1979: Muhammad Ali's Farewell Tour reaches Birmingham

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali visited Birmingham's Odeon for a showcase match with Jimmy Ellis, as part of his farewell tour. During the sparring exhibition, Ali entertained and interacted with the crowd, before doing a quick interview with the BBC.

Clip taken from Midlands Today originally broadcast on BBC One (Midlands), 8 June 1979.

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