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30 years ago today, Ali wins title for 3rd time

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Today in 1978, Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks in New Orleans to win the world heavyweight boxing title for the third time, becoming the first fighter ever to do so. Msnbc's Alex Witt reports. (msnbc)

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