August 25, (THEWILL) – Dr Khalilah Camacho, wife of late boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, was recently in Nigeria to kick-start events to mark the Golden jubilee of the iconic boxing match between Ali and George Foreman held in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo), the first world heavyweight boxing bout staged on African soil and tagged ‘Rumble in the Jungle.’ She spoke with IVORY UKONU on a wide range of issues, including her late husband and her life as the spouse of a famous boxer. Excerpts: What is your reason for visiting Nigeria? I am here to collaborate with some sponsors for the 50th anniversary of the iconic boxing match between the late Muhammed Ali and George Foreman.
The spectacular tournament, which will be tagged ‘Rumble in Nigeria 2024,’ will take place in October. Also, I am here to know more about the mental health of Nigerian athletes. Mental health is very important.
We are here to support the mental health institute to make sure our athletes go through that so they can have support. A lot of them are injured, brain damaged and have mental health issues. Why are you interested in staging the 50th anniversary of the fight in Nigeria rather than Congo where the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ originally took place? Well, Muhammad Ali had a deep and meaningful connection to Nigeria.
Throughout his life, he made several visits to the country, which not only left a lasting impact on the people but also was significant in his life. One of his most.