Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Mike Tyson in Congo for 50th anniversary of Muhammad Ali, George Foreman's Rumble in the Jungle

Boxin legend Mike Tyseon meets with DRC President Felix Tshisekedi (L) Muhammad Ali and George Foreman during the iconic fight (R) (photo courtesy)

Boxing legend Mike Tyson landed in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, to join in the 50th anniversary celebrations of the iconic "Rumble in the Jungle" fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

The month-long commemoration, organized by DIVO International with support from the Congolese government and the U.S. Embassy in DRC, has turned the capital into a global hub for boxing fans and history enthusiasts.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902

Follow The Standard on Google News