George Foreman didn't want him to get into the fight", Foreman said when interviewed years later. This fight became known as the "Caracas Caper". Foreman had cruised past two of the top names in the rankings. The win gave him a 40–0 record with 37 knockouts. Foreman's next title defence, against Muhammad Ali, was historic. During the summer of 1974, he traveled to Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) to defend his title against Ali. The bout was promoted as "The Rumble in the Jungle". During training in Zaire, Foreman suffered a cut above his eye, forcing postponement of the
Sport in Africa Ali and George Foreman fought for a heavyweight title in Zaire which became known as Rumble in the Jungle. Africa has produced many world champions, with Azumah Nelson the most well known. Africa has yet to produce a winner in world judo. African Judo Championships is the most important judo event in Africa. Karate was first introduced in Africa in the 1960s. The Union of African Karate Federation is charge of karate in Africa. South Africa hosts Extreme Fighting Championship Worldwide (formerly known as EFC Africa). It is the number one mixed martial arts organisation in the African continent. EFC