When Muhammad Ali came to Ireland – fighting in Croke Park, learning hurling, and famous TV interview 🥊☘️

For seven magical days in 1972, Muhammad Ali lit up the country as he fought Al 'Blue' Lewis in Croke Park. Will Slattery is joined by Dave Hannigan, author of 'The Big Fight: When Ali conquered Ireland', to remember the madness and colour of Ali's week in Ireland. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/ @IndoSportPodcast.

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