Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was
(2014-01-01)
2014-01-01 • Documentary • 14m
Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was (2014-01-01)
2014-01-01 • Documentary • 14m
Overview
After winning his second Olympic gold medal at the 1976 Montreal games, Cuban boxer Teófilo Stevenson was at his peak. American promoters offered him $5 million to turn pro and challenge world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Stevenson refused the offer, asking "What is one million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?"
Overview
After winning his second Olympic gold medal at the 1976 Montreal games, Cuban boxer Teófilo Stevenson was at his peak. American promoters offered him $5 million to turn pro and challenge world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Stevenson refused the offer, asking "What is one million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?"
