Muhammad Ali vs. Rudie Lubbers was a professional boxing match contested on October 20, 1973, at Gelora Senayan Main Stadium (now at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium), Jakarta, Indonesia.[1]
Background
Ali was a 4 to 1 betting favourite going into the bout.
The fight
Ali dominated the fight and won the bout through a unanimous decision on points.[2][3][4][5][6]
The fight is notable for the interview Ali gave to ITV commentator Reg Gutteridge during the interval between rounds, with Gutteridge leaning through the ropes of the ring.[7][8][9][10] This is believed to be the only interview of its kind.[10]
Aftermath
Ali's next bout was a rematch against Joe Frazier.
Undercard
Confirmed bouts:[11]
Broadcasting
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
 Mexico |
Televisa |
 Philippines |
KBS 9 |
 United Kingdom |
ITV |
 United States |
ABC[12] |
References
- ^ "Muhammad Ali vs. Rudi Lubbers". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Muhammad Ali's ring record". ESPN. 19 November 2003. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ Joe Ryan (2003). Heavyweight Boxing in the 1970s: The Great Fighters and Rivalries. McFarland & Company. pp. 130–1.
- ^ Thomas Hauser (1991). Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times. Simon & Schuster. pp. 254. ISBN 978-0-671-68892-9.
- ^ "Ali leaves lasting legacy in Indonesia". Jakarta Times. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ "Ali Batters Lubbers To Win Decision". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. 21 October 1973. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ^ "Reg Gutteridge: Commentator known as ITV's 'Voice of Boxing'". Independent. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ^ "Reg Gutteridge". The Guardian. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ^ "Reg Gutteridge". The Telegraph. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Farewell the Voice of Boxing". BBC. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ^ "BoxRec - event".
- ^ "Muhammad Ali vs. Rudi Lubbers". imdb.com. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
