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On This Day October 2 1980 – Muhammad Ali Came Out of Retirement to Fight Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes
On this day October 2 1980, Muhammad Ali stepped back into the boxing ring after coming out of retirement to face reigning heavyweight champion Larry Holmes in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated bout drew global attention as fans hoped to see the legendary fighter reclaim his former glory and...- Pete
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On This Day: July 11, 1988 – Mike Tyson Hired Donald Trump as His Advisor
On this day July 11, 1988, heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson officially hired Donald Trump to serve as an advisor. At the time, Tyson was the undisputed world champion and one of the most dominant figures in sports. Trump, already a high profile businessman, stepped into Tyson’s inner...- Pete
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