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March 13, 1990

Ali and Holmes visiting Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Former world heavyweight boxing champions Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes arrived in Jakarta Tuesday for a sports and music recital next Sunday.

Ali and Holmes, with another former world champion Tim Witherspoon, are part of a group of 81 sports personalities and entertainers from the United States who will perform three shows during their stay in Jakarta.

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The 48-year-old Ali won't throw any punches during the show, but Holmes and Witherspoon will treat fans to a three-round exhibition match, a spokesperson said.

Ali also plans to give a speech to thousands of Moslem communities in Jakarta following a Friday prayer at the Istiqlal Mosque, reputedly the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia. He also was scheduled to visit orphanages in the capital city and meet with senior Moslem leaders.

Ali will be the guest star of the Super Show at Jakarta's indoor Senayan Sports Stadium next Sunday.

Tickets to watch the show cost $1,000 for ringside seats.

The show is scheduled to be broadcast to the United States by Financial News Network.

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