Muhammad Ali Clay - Short live retirement

Time: Friday Jul 27, 1979

Place: U.S.

Details: Following this win, on July 27, 1979, Ali announced his retirement from boxing. His retirement was short-lived, however; Ali announced his comeback to face Larry Holmes for the WBC belt in an attempt to win the heavyweight championship an unprecedented fourth time. The fight was largely motivated by Ali's need for money.

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