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'I boxed Muhammad Ali in my garden'

Though most people know of Muhammad Ali's legendary career as a heavyweight boxer – fewer may be aware of his connection to Abingdon in South Oxfordshire.

Ali visited the town on multiple occasions after forming a close friendship with Paddy Monaghan from Saxton Road.

Paddy's son, Tyrone Monaghan, has been sharing his stories with ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Oxford's Adam Ball on the eighth anniversary of Ali's death.

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