Rumble in the Jungle: 50 years and rumbling

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KINSHASA, Congo—Alfred Mamba remembers the frenzy that gripped the soccer stadium in Zaire, now known as Congo, as the fierce heavyweight title bout unfolded through eight rounds between the underdog Muhammad Ali and the seemingly invincible George Foreman.

While Congo is one of the most decorated African nations in boxing, it still lacks adequate sporting infrastructure such as a gym for its national team, leaving many to train in open spaces, Mamba said.

Landry Matete Kankonde, who represented Congo in the men’s heavyweight division, lost to Senegal’s Karamba Kebe but said he is still dreaming about becoming the next Ali, crediting the 1974 bout with putting Congo on the map.“The next superstar will be me,” the 24-year-old Kankonde said, a wide grin flashing across his face.

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Author / Journalist: BusinessMirror

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: PhilippinesCongoSenegalVietnam

Topics: Kinshasa African Boxing Stadium Congolese Country Fight Congo Title Mamba Foreman

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Published On: 2024-10-30 @ 11:07:49 (1 days ago)

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