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March 8 in the sports world is not only a holiday but also marked by historical events that break stereotypes and are etched in memory. Years ago, revolutionary events in sports history took place on this very day.
Idman.Biz presents the most interesting events that coincide with this day in history:
The Fight of the Century: Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali (1971)
One of the greatest events in boxing history took place on March 8, 1971. In the fight at New York's Madison Square Garden, two undefeated heavyweights - Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier - faced each other. In this 15-round match, dubbed "The Fight of the Century," Frazier defeated Ali by unanimous decision, ending his undefeated streak.
AFC Women's Football Day (March 8, since 2015)
Since 2015, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially celebrated March 8 as "Women's Football Day" every year, and events are held on this date across the continent to promote the development of women's football.
Historical "Remontada" from "Barcelona" (2017)
One of the most incredible comebacks in football history was recorded on March 8, 2017. In the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16, Barcelona hosted PSG at the Camp Nou, having lost the first match 0:4. The Catalans achieved a miraculous 6:1 victory and advanced to the next stage. This event went down in football history as "La Remontada."
Spectator Record in Women's Sports (2020)
On March 8, International Women's Day, a major record symbolizing gender equality in the world of sports was also recorded. In the final of the Women's T20 World Cup held in Australia (Australia vs. India match), 86,174 spectators gathered in the stadium. This went down in history as one of the highest indicators in the history of women's sports competitions.
