Muhammad Alicalled Oct. 26, 1970, his day of judgment.
But the historic fight was largely overshadowed by one of the most brazen robberies to ever hit Atlanta.
Ali was banned from stepping into a U.S. boxing ring, with the then California Gov.
Howard, Jackson, and Hart (from left) in ‘Fight Night’Eli Joshua Adé/PEACOCK; Parrish Lewis/PEACOCK, 2
As the series accurately presents, detective J.D.
In actuality, someone shot at the cottage every night, according to Alis physician, Dr. Ferdie Pacheco.
What went down at the fight?Similar to the series, it was a true see-and-be-seen event.
This is made up.
The real Chicken Man left the fight around 1 a.m. and arrived at the party with Fireball.
The valuables, which totaled around $1 million, were swept with a broom into pillowcases.
Chicken Man denied involvement, in anAtlanta Journalreport.
Episode Four ofFight Night: The Million Dollar Heistairs tonight, with additional episodes dropping on Thursday nights.
