The Wild True Story of “Fight Night”: How the $1 Million Heist Actually Went Down amid Muhammad Ali's 1970 Comeback
The real-life events that inspired Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist took place on Oct. 26, 1970, when Ali made his highly anticipated return to boxing in a match against Jerry Quarry. The fight was both a major sporting event and a cultural moment, drawing celebrities and high-profile individuals from across the country.