Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was

Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was

2014
14min

After winning his second Olympic gold medal at the 1976 Montreal games, Cuban boxer Teófilo Stevenson was at his peak. American promoters offered him $5 million to turn pro and challenge world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Stevenson refused the offer, asking "What is one million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?"

Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was

Storyline

After winning his second Olympic gold medal at the 1976 Montreal games, Cuban boxer Teófilo Stevenson was at his peak. American promoters offered him $5 million to turn pro and challenge world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Stevenson refused the offer, asking "What is one million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?"
    Released
    January 2014
    Runtime
    14min
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    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    ESPN Films
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