The History of the Heavyweight Championship: 1967
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Welcome to 1967: the must-see fight of the year is between Muhammad Ali and the United States Army. Steve Bunce continues his tour through the best decade in the history of the heavyweight championship, painting a picture few could believe to be true. For show notes, pictures and more, visit https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/boxing/
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