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The thrilla in manila Named Fight of the Year by The Ring in 1975 Named the #1 Fight of All-Time by The Ring in 1996. ESPN's SportsCentury ranked the fight as the fifth greatest sporting event of all-time in 1999. Trivia Sports Illustrated Cover The Philippines' first multi-level commercial shopping mall was named after Muhammad Ali as a tribute to his victory. The mall is named “Ali Mall“ and is located in Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City right beside the Araneta Coliseum, which held the “Thrilla in Manila.“ Despite the name, the bout was not held in Manila, but in adjacent Quezon City. Both cities, however, are within the district of Metro Manila. President Ferdinand E. Marcos, along with First Lady Imelda Marcos, were on hand to watch the event. President Marcos sponsored the fight's purse. The Philippines was under “Martial Law“, declared by President Ferdinand Marcos, when the fight occurred. Quotes “It’s gonna be a th
