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On This Day January 19 1981 - Muhammad Ali Talked a Man Down From a Hotel Ledge in Los Angeles
On this day January 19 1981, Muhammad Ali intervened during a crisis in Los Angeles when a 21 year old man threatened to jump from a hotel on Wilshire Boulevard. Ali personally spoke with the man for an extended period, using calm reassurance empathy and his commanding presence to convince him...- Pete
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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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