Ali is against the ropes now. Foreman is holding him there. And this is not the Ali we expect. He is not floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.

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You can hear this line at 01:35:55.008 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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- Muhammad Ali is the challenger. He wants to get the crown back. The champion, George Foreman, he is awesome.

- Ali is dancing up and down in his corner, meditating for a moment.

- We're ready for the start of what may be an epic battle for the heavyweight title.

- The champion, George Foreman, in the red trunks. Muhammad Ali in the white.

- Ali is dancing around, as is his custom. Backs towards the ropes. Foreman coming in on him. Blocks a right thrown at his head.

- Ali is against the ropes now. Foreman is holding him there. And this is not the Ali we expect. He is not floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.

- Ali just stays there. Foreman coming in on Ali again. Foreman drives both hands to the body. A vicious left hook to the midsection.

- Ali opens up with both hands. A right to the jaw. Gets away from a left hand by Foreman.

- Foreman is constantly up and holding Ali against the ropes. He hooks a wild swing at the head, and Ali shakes his head. The referee gets them apart.

- Foreman has Ali against the ropes again. Drives both hands to the body. A left and a right to the midsection. Two more in there. Ali just stands there. Foreman has Ali against the ropes again.

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