The Aftermath
After the match, the rains poured down, but that did not stop the celebrations. It was a win-win situation for the Africans who were out celebrating Ali’s Iconic win as well as the exposure of Africa’s beauty to the world.
ZAIRE, AFRICA – OCTOBER 30,1974: Muhammad Ali lands a left hook knocking out George Foreman during the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight at the Mai 20 Stadium on October 30,1974 in Kinshasa, Zaire. (Photo by: The Ring Magazine/Getty Images)
Foreman couldn’t bear the fact that he lost. This made him want a rematch with Ali which he did not get. As time passed, Ali and Foreman became friends. Now, Foreman is happy to be part of the greatest boxing match ever staged. Foreman soon became a minister and was preaching in the streets of US. He is also a rancher in Texas and a father of 10 children. Although Ali lost the title after another match, he regained it again before he retired in 1981. Meanwhile, Foreman retired in 1977 but continued to train. In 1987, he became the oldest heavyweight champ in boxing history.