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Answer (1 of 10): Yes, she really won. But there are a few things worth noting. The match was in 1973 - Riggs’ success came primarily in the 1940s (he was 55 at the time of the match; King was 29). You also have to remember that the match was an overly-hyped exhibition more than a serious match;

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