Much is made of the "Rope-a-Dope," but a look at the tape
shows that Ali scored with tremendous power throughout,
even while on the ropes. Foreman punched himself out to
a certain extent, but he had a lot of help. KO8.

With Ali on the ropes, Foreman swung a lot -- and missed a lot.

In the eighth, Ali spun off the ropes to finish off a tired Foreman.

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