[Ali footage, 1970s, silent]

A/V Geeks 16mm Films
•July 1st, 2019
DESCRIPTION
This silent 1970s film footage provides a detailed chronicle of Muhammad Ali's training and boxing matches. It begins with Ali entering a gym escorted by police, warming up, and jumping rope while people watch and take photographs. Ali is shown walking around the gym, punching the air, and engaging with the audience. There are multiple shots of Ali jumping rope and interacting with the crowd and his team.
The film then transitions to a boxing match where Ali is seen boxing with another man in the ring, with detailed shots of their feet as they fight and the crowd watching intensely. There are scenes of Ali deflecting punches and taking a flurry of jabs from his opponent. The audience's reactions and a man with recording equipment are also highlighted.
After the match, Ali is shown resting against the ropes and talking with a kid outside the ring, followed by an interview where Ali speaks about the match and wipes his face with a towel. The footage also captures Ali preparing for a fight, with his coach helping him wrap his knuckles and put on gloves, and the crowd watching the preparations.
The film continues with scenes of a boxing match, including detailed shots of the fighters in action, the audience's reactions, and the boxers taking breaks between rounds. The film concludes with close-ups of the boxers fighting in the ring, the view through the ropes, and the colorful lights illuminating the boxing arena.
We digitized and uploaded this film from the Prelinger Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.

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