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Sports · Combat sports · published 2026-09-05 · via The Athletic

Ali's Dublin Fight Nearly Derailed by Missing Gloves

Image via The Athletic
Image via The Athletic

Muhammad Ali's 1972 bout at Croke Park in Dublin nearly fell through because the boxing gloves were missing. A last-minute call to London secured the equipment, allowing the fight to proceed. The event is remembered as Ali's whirlwind Irish romance, and Katie Taylor will now follow in his footsteps at the same venue.

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