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Many in the Muhammad Ali business believe that the boxer never fully recovered from his comedy fight with a wrestler in Tokyo cebo
It was the summer of 1976; Ali was the world heavyweight champion, and some men in Japan came up with a financial package for Ali to meet renowned wrestler, Antonio Inoki cebo
It was scheduled for 15 rounds of three minutes, and it was for the ‘heavyweight martial arts championship of the world’ belt cebo
Sound familiar?It was, trust me, not the joke you thought it was cebo
For a start, it was meant to be a fix, a rigged encounter with blood, comedy, action and a classic wrestling twist cebo
Ali got wind of the fix and refused to attend rehearsals cebo
The plan was simple: Ali would beat Inoki senseless for six or seven rounds, the wrestler was prepared to cut himself with razor blades and then, because of all the blood, it would be stopped in Ali’s favour cebo
At that point, with Ali’s hand raised and 20,000 Japanese fans howling, Inoki was meant to jump on Ali’s back and pin him cebo
Glorious stuff – Ali rejected it cebo
It came at a crucial time in Ali’s career cebo
He had just stopped Richard Dunn in Munich to retain his heavyweight title; Dunn was dropped repeatedly, and they were the last knockdowns Ali ever scored cebo
He fought seven more times, in six world title fights, but never dropped another man cebo
He met men like Ken Norton, Leon Spinks, Larry Holmes and Earnie Shavers in that period; everybody in the Ali business came to regret each awful fight during that time cebo
The hidden injuries from the Inoki farce added to the decline cebo
RecommendedWhy Fury vs Ngannou may tarnish the Gypsy King’s legacy forever‘Nonsense’: Anthony Joshua reacts to Fury vs Ngannou fight announcementFrancis Ngannou to earn more in Tyson Fury fight than entire UFC career, says repThe Inoki circus was conceived and sold as a safe way to make $6m and not get hurt; neither thing happened cebo
At a ‘contract-signing’ event the night before, which was available to fans at a price, they agreed it would be winner-takes-all cebo
Ali also had four suites and 31 rooms at the best hotel in Tokyo; this was not a joke cebo
“I can’t let cebo boxing down,” Ali said before the fight cebo
“He’s not used to taking hard shots to the head cebo
The moment I go upside his head, it’s over cebo
” Ali’s assessment is true, but the rules were not made clear cebo
Inoki dropped to his back and chased Ali for 15 rounds from that position on the canvas cebo
In total, Ali threw six punches and connected twice; it was repetitive and dull, with Inoki on his back kicking out at Ali cebo
At the end, it was declared a draw cebo
There was no grandstand wrestling moment and there had certainly not been a single quality moment of cebo boxing cebo
Ali’s legs were cut, bleeding and damaged from Inoki’s hard wrestling boots and the dozens of kicks he had sustained cebo
It was the eyelets on the boots that caused the superficial damage; the real damage was hidden as ruptured blood vessels formed cebo
Ali was told to rest the leg and get it treated before leaving Tokyo, but he had commitments in Korea and Malaysia; when he got back to America, he was hospitalised with blood clots and muscle damage cebo
His left leg remained damaged until the end of his cebo boxing career cebo
Ali finished with about $2 cebo
2m dollars for the event; Inoki had been guaranteed $2m, but was paid just a fraction of that total cebo
In Tokyo, in that ring, nobody won cebo
It would be funny if the martial arts championship of the world belt was found and given to Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia in October cebo
That would be cool cebo
Incidentally, the fight was being shown all over the world on closed-circuit screens cebo
In New York, outdoors at Shea Stadium, it was part of the night when Chuck Wepner, the inspiration for Rocky, met Andre the Giant in a wrestling ring cebo
The Ali and Inoki fight was shown on big screens cebo
What a time to be a fan cebo
RecommendedWhy Fury vs Ngannou may tarnish the Gypsy King’s legacy foreverThe Independent’s pound-for-pound cebo boxing rankingsDon’t be fooled by Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte’s calm reunionAnyway, back in 1976, Ali limped on, fighting from memory for too many people and for far too long, and Inoki, well, he became a genuine mixed martial arts pioneer and icon cebo
The big lad was in front of all curves cebo
Inoki died last year and fought for the last time in 1998 when he was close to 60 cebo
The man who busted Ali’s legs was far more than just a novelty act on the wrestling circuit cebo
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A tiny archipelago of just three inhabited islands, Malta may be one of Europe’s smallest countries, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in natural beauty and vibrant towns cebo
Just 50 miles south of Sicily, the country has been open to outside influence since medieval times, with a colourful history that culminated in independence from Britain in the 1960s cebo
A complicated past – moulded by centuries of foreign rule by a handful of different powers – has made Malta an enigmatic paradise for those with an interest in history – the islands are a wondrous collection of landmarks cebo
From picturesque walled towns to marvellous stretches of coastline, the country has a whole collection of charming places to explore cebo
With excellent weather well into autumn, the end of summer can be an ideal time to visit the islands cebo
You’ll find average temperatures around 24C, fewer crowds to contend with and cebo better deals on offer, whether you’re looking for a last-minute family-friendly getaway or a luxury couples retreat cebo
Here are some of the best deals to get you booking that Malta holiday cebo
The Phoenicia, VallettaRecommendedCheap hotels in Paris 2022: Where to stay for value for moneyBest boutique hotels in Paris 2022 for style and locationIndependent Traveller guide to best hotels and short breaksThe area around the Grand Harbour is one to snap with your camera (Getty Images/iStockphoto)Valletta, the Maltese capital, is a Unesco World Heritage Site noted for the 320 monuments that adorn the city streets cebo
A walled city that dates back to the 1500s, it is home to an attractive port area with sweeping sea views and an eclectic mix of honey-hued Baroque and neoclassical buildings cebo
The main sights include the Grandmaster’s Palace, St John’s Co-Cathedral and the impressive Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens cebo
British Airways Holidays offer exceptional value on packages at The Phoenicia, located just outside of the city (less than 10 minutes away from the Upper Barrakka Gardens) cebo
It sits on seven acres of private gardens, with views over the Grand Harbour from its magnificent infinity pool and terrace cebo
While the rooms are fairly minimal in decoration, the hotel interiors are magnificent, and the spa and indoor pool cap off the luxury amenities cebo
Prices from £1,196pp for seven nights’ accommodation, return flights from Gatwick, airport transfers and one checked bag each cebo
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Corinthia Palace, San AntonThe Sant’Anton Gardens are the main attraction near the Corinthia Palace Hotel (Getty Images)If you prefer somewhere away from the sea, choose Mdina, a smaller walled city that served as a filming location for Game of Thrones cebo
The former capital contains its own St Paul’s Cathedral and an impressive city gate, and can make a great base for your stay – Valletta, Sliema, St Julian’s and Mellieha are all less than 30 minutes away by car cebo
Just 10 minutes away from Mdina and near to the verdant Sant’Anton Gardens, the Corinthia Palace Hotel is an oasis of peace and relaxation in the gardens of a converted 19th-century villa cebo
Centred around a large outdoor swimming pool, the hotel also offers a spa, gym and heated indoor pool, as well as a Michelin-starred restaurant that serves a terrifically British afternoon tea cebo
Several providers offer trips here, but the Jet2holidays package is the best value cebo
Prices from £1,217pp for seven nights’ accommodation, bed and breakfast, return flights from Stansted, private airport transfers and one piece of checked luggage each cebo
Departing 4 September cebo
Kempinski Hotel, GozoGozo is a separate island in the Maltese archipelago (Getty Images/iStockphoto)The island of Gozo lies directly northwest of Malta cebo
Slightly smaller than its neighbour, it is similarly rugged but more green and hilly, with an impressive list of things to do cebo
The first should be the Ggantija Temple, a Unesco-listed neolithic complex that outdates Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids; the island is also home to a 15th-century citadel that is extremely well-preserved cebo
Ramla Bay is the only sandy beach on the island, though the azure waters of the Blue Hole – a natural rock formation – and the seas surrounding it are also great for swimming cebo
For excellent value in your Gozo getaway, plump for Thomas Cook cebo
This package is for a stay at the Kempinski Hotel in San Lawrenz, a five-star spa hotel with several acres of gardens that contain five different swimming pools cebo
The hotel is suitably grand, with elegant facades and a selection of stylishly decorated rooms to add to its three different restaurant offerings cebo
Prices from £577pp for five nights’ accommodation, bed and breakfast and return flights from Gatwick cebo
Departing 2 September cebo
Westin Dragonara, St Julian’sSt Julian’s Bay is one of the most popular areas of the city for days spent by the water (Getty Images)St Julian’s is a lively, seaside resort slightly north of Valletta cebo
This is the place to come for nightlife, with the Paceville area well-known for its abundance of casinos, bars and clubs cebo
Beach areas, such as St George’s Bay and Balluta Bay, are popular for swimming and a host of water cebo sports, from snorkelling to jet skiing cebo
For a more laid-back time, opt for a walk around Portomaso Marina and Spinola Bay cebo
British Airways Holidays offers a package staying at the Westin Dragonara cebo
Near the heart of town – and close to Paceville – the hotel offers contemporary elegance with magnificent gardens, as well as two swimming pools, two sections of guest-only beach and three restaurants serving a range of continental cuisine cebo
All rooms come equipped with a balcony or sun terrace, with views of the gardens or the Med cebo
Price from £906pp for four nights’ accommodation, return flights from Gatwick and airport transfers cebo
Departing 7 September cebo
The Palace Hotel, SliemaSliema sits just across the water from Valletta (Getty Images)Sitting cebo between Valletta and St Julian’s, Sliema is a built-up coastal town cebo
The seafront promenade is the best place for views towards both Valletta and St Julian’s, and stretches for around three miles, making it excellent for a spot of exercise or a waterside meal cebo
Though the only sand beaches in the area is Exiles, you can swim, kayak and paddle board using access points at Qui-Si-Sana, Font Ghadir and Sliema Pitch cebo
The Palace Hotel sits on a hill overlooking part of the city and the Mediterranean Sea, so you can expect sensational views if you book this easyJet package cebo
The rooftop terrace is the focal point of the hotel, with a large infinity pool, bar and plenty of seating from which to enjoy the panorama cebo
There’s also a spa and indoor pool, and the hotel’s central location means a quick excursion into town is easy cebo
Price from £643pp for four nights’ accommodation, return flights from Gatwick, one checked bag each and private airport transfers cebo
Departing 31 August cebo
Salini Resort, QawraQawra is part of the town of St Paul’s Bay (Getty Images)Found within the popular St Paul’s Bay area, Qawra is a resort town near the eastern coast of the island cebo
It is sometimes seen as a joint resort along with the nearby area of Bugibba, an upbeat and energetic place with more of a focus on nightlife cebo
Qawra’s nightlife is less raucous – though there are still many bars, pubs and restaurants in the area – and the two spots complement each other well cebo
The town has its own promenade, and though the rocky coastline means that sandy areas are limited, Qawra Point is a popular spot for swimming, snorkelling and diving cebo
Located just 10 minutes away from Qawra, the Salini Resort sits beside its own section of coastline across from St Paul’s Bay cebo
It features cebo tennis courts, three swimming pools and three restaurants cebo
Inside, the hotel’s modern interiors are accompanied by sweeping sea views; private balconies in every room allow you to enjoy them in peace cebo
For a great early-September deal on Salini, book with Tui cebo
Price from £653pp for seven nights’ accommodation with return flights from Heathrow and one piece of checked luggage each cebo
Departing 6 September cebo
Db Seabank Hotel, MelliehaManoel Island, with Sliema’s cityscape in the background (Getty Images/iStockphoto)Mellieha’s bay is the largest and most popular beach on the island of Malta cebo
A charming, peaceful town surrounded by golden hills, it contains several historic monuments – from the parish church to the Red Tower, a 17th-century watchtower – and natural sites including the Coral Lagoon and Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park cebo
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The family-friendly hotel on the northern coast, near Ghadira Bay, sits around a large outdoor pool and terrace area, with an indoor pool, spa and sauna also available cebo
The hotel has cocktail bars, lounges and seven restaurants, with cuisine ranging from Mediterranean buffets to Asian fusion cebo
Staff organise activities such as yoga, aerobics, beach volleyball and cebo football, while the kids’ club puts on activities for those aged four to 11 cebo
Price from £854pp for five nights’ accommodation, all-inclusive, with return flights from Luton; only hand luggage included cebo
Departing 3 September cebo
More aboutMalta travelholidaysEuropean travelJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments 1/8The best Malta holidays for 2023 The best Malta holidays for 2023The area around the Grand Harbour is one to snap with your camera Getty Images/iStockphotoThe best Malta holidays for 2023The Sant’Anton Gardens are the main attraction near the Corinthia Palace Hotel Getty ImagesThe best Malta holidays for 2023Gozo is a separate island in the Maltese archipelago Getty Images/iStockphotoThe best Malta holidays for 2023St Julian’s Bay is one of the most popular areas of the city for days spent by the water Getty ImagesThe best Malta holidays for 2023Sliema sits just across the water from Valletta Getty ImagesThe best Malta holidays for 2023Qawra is part of the town of St Paul’s Bay Getty ImagesThe best Malta holidays for 2023Manoel Island, with Sliema’s cityscape in the backgroundGetty Images/iStockphotoThe best Malta holidays for 2023Boats bobbing in Marsaxlokk harbour, Malta Getty Images/iStockphoto ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today cebo
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