The correct answer is A. George Foreman.
On October 30, 1974, in Kinshasa, Zaire, Muhammad Ali regained the heavyweight championship by knocking out George Foreman in the eighth round. The fight was known as “The Rumble in the Jungle” and was one of the most famous boxing matches in history.
Ali had been stripped of his heavyweight title in 1967 for refusing induction into the U.S. military. He was convicted of draft evasion and sentenced to five years in prison, but the conviction was later overturned by the Supreme Court.
Ali returned to boxing in 1970 and won the WBA heavyweight title by defeating Joe Frazier in a 15-round decision. He then lost the title to Frazier in a rematch in 1971.
In 1974, Ali challenged Foreman for the WBC heavyweight title. The fight was held in Kinshasa, Zaire, and was promoted by Don King. Ali used a strategy known as “rope-a-dope,” in which he leaned against the ropes and allowed Foreman to punch himself out. In the eighth round, Ali knocked Foreman out to regain the heavyweight championship.
The Rumble in the Jungle was a major event in the history of boxing. It was the first time that a heavyweight championship fight had been held in Africa, and it was seen as a symbol of African pride. The fight was also a commercial success, grossing over $100 million.
The Rumble in the Jungle was a major comeback for Ali. He had been out of the ring for three years and had lost his title to Frazier. But he came back to defeat Foreman and regain the heavyweight championship. The fight was a testament to Ali’s skill and determination.