The Rumble in the Jungle represented a hugely important moment in Black History. The fight was much more than a boxing match; it was one of the first major sporting events to be hosted in Africa, organised by Don King, with a record amount of prize money going to the two fighters, the undefeated and
There is a lot that works here; an obvious and careful attention to detail being one. The meticulous recreation of James Brown's stage catsuit, event posters and haircuts feels thoughtful. The three-day music festival that featured James Brown, Miriam Makeba and Celia Cruz showcases some brilliant music, with a high energy mix of afrobeat and American funk.
This September, the curtains will rise for an immersive spectacle that fuses theatre, sport and technology with the launch of Rumble in the Jungle Rematch. Having now released a mock up of the multiple set designs, Rematch aims to capture the imagination of all those that enter; with over 20 young, hungry, up and coming actors playing various iconic, historical characters throughout the production. See the new sneak peak photos here.
Rematch unveils Muhammad Ali VR experience broadcastnow.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from broadcastnow.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.