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The Fight Of The Century - Ali v Frazier

Using words, music, archive and drama, hip hop legend Nas presents 'The Fight of the Century - Ali v Frazier', an event that transcended sport and changed the world forever.

Radio 5 Live,8 episodes

Episodes

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Ep 7: Nas interview - bonus episode
Nas in conversation with Nihal Arthanayake about The Fight of The Century.
19 Apr 2021,26 mins
Ep 6: March 8th '71
After years of insults and taunts, it’s time for The Fight of the Century.
12 Apr 2021,42 mins
Ep 5: 1971 - The Deal
.Boxing gets the Hollywood treatment as Joe and Muhammad agree to fight.
05 Apr 2021,47 mins
Ep 4: 1970 - Georgia on my mind
The Greatest is back, meanwhile Joe can be the undisputed champ.
29 Mar 2021,45 mins
Ep 3: 1969 - The Super Fight
Ali receives an unusual offer to find out who is ‘The Greatest’.
22 Mar 2021,40 mins
Ep 2: 1968 - America On The Brink
A year like no other shocks America to the core.
15 Mar 2021,47 mins
Ep 1: 1967 - Public Enemy No.1
Ali is fighting opponents in and out of the ring.
08 Mar 2021,49 mins
Welcome to The Fight Of The Century
Nas takes you ringside and back in time to a fight that changed the world forever.
03 Mar 2021,2 mins