Muhammad Ali arrives at Dublin Airport ahead of his fight against Al 'Blue' Lewis.
Muhammad Ali lands in Dublin ahead of his fight against Al 'Blue' Lewis to take place at Croke Park on 19 July.
After disembarking from his Aer Lingus flight at Dublin Airport Muhammad Ali is greeted by fans and reporters.
In the week leading up to the fight, Muhammad Ali trained at the handball court in Croke Park. He also took time out to speak to RTÉ's Cathal O'Shannon about boxing and his life outside the ring.
Muhammad Ali went on to beat Al Blue Lewis with an 11th round technical knockout.
The Croke Park fight later became the subject of the documentary film 'When Ali Came to Ireland'.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 11 July 1972. The footage shown here is mute.
RTÉ Photographer Tom Holton captured some of the moments of Muhammad Ali's time in Ireland.
Photo by Thomas Holton
Photo by Thomas Holton
Photo by Thomas Holton
Photo by Thomas Holton
