Muhammad Ali Vs Earnie Shavers

A short about a notorious Muhammad Ali title bout. Former US Heavyweight contender Earnie Shavers dubbed ‘hardest puncher of all time’, gives his personal in depth insight on going the distance with Ali. This was one of two world title bouts Earnie so nearly won. Earnie knocked Ali early in the fight, Ali later dubbed him ‘the hardest puncher he ever faced’. Featured fight footage never before seen in the UK used with permission. Broadcast multiple times on The History Channel  as part of the ‘A Small Piece of History’ series.

Producers: Alan Hamilton and Steve Harwood

Director: Steve Harwood

1 x 3’ The History Channel