What is the name of the 1974 boxing match where Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman?

• A. The Thrilla in Manila
• B. The Brawl in the Ring
• C. Rumble in the Jungle
• D. Fight of the Century

Answer: (C)

The statement being tested is the nickname of the famous 1974 boxing match where Ali defeated Foreman. That bout is known as the Rumble in the Jungle. It took place in Kinshasa, Zaire, on October 30, 1974. Ali used a clever rope-a-dope strategy, letting Foreman throw powerful punches while conserving energy, then unleashing a burst of aggression that led to Foreman being knocked down and the fight stopped in the eighth round. This victory reclaimed the heavyweight title for Ali and cemented his reputation as both a master tactician and a historic cultural icon. The other named bouts refer to different events or are less associated with this particular showdown, so they don’t fit the question’s description.