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Jun 2020
1h 5m

The man who shot Muhammad Ali

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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Legendary photographer Neil Leifer, who captured some of the most iconic images of Muhammad Ali in a career spanning half a century, joins Mike and Steve to tell the story behind some of his most famous work. Also, reaction to the confirmation of the date of boxing's return in the UK.

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