"The Rumble in the Jungle" saw Ali become only the second man in boxing history to regain the world heavyweight crown.

Both of Ali's parents were in Zaire during the entire period of his training for the fight against Foreman in Kinshasa.

Katchian recalls: "While he never got enough of 'Momma Bird's' loving, the Champ's relationship with his father Cassius 'Cash' Clay Sr was famously chilly.

"Both are wearing clothing made from Zairian fabrics."