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vs. Alvin Lewis was a professional boxing match contested on 19 July 1972.

Background

Killorglin-born circus strongman and publican, Michael "Butty" Sugrue, put up £300,000 to persuade Ali to face his former sparring partner Alvin Lewis at

Croke Park Croke Park ( ga, Páirc an Chrócaigh, ) is a Gaelic games stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Named after Archbishop Thomas Croke, it is referred to as Croker by GAA fans and locals. It serves as both the principal national stadium of Ireland and he ...

The fight

Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round.

Aftermath

A 2012 documentary called ''

When Ali Came to Ireland ''When Ali Came to Ireland'' is a 2012 Irish documentary film directed by Ross Whitaker. It tells the story of how Killorglin-born circus Strongman (strength athlete), strongman and publican, Michael "Butty" Sugrue, put up £300,000 and persuad ...

'' presents the story of Ali's visit.

Undercard

Confirmed bouts:

Broadcasting

References

1972 in boxing July 1972 sports events in Europe Boxing in the Republic of Ireland Boxing in County Dublin Lewis Boxing on BBC International sports competitions in Dublin (city) {{boxing-stub