The Time Capsule event at the Show Low Museum on June 28, 2025, focused on the historic visit of boxing legend Muhammad Ali to Show Low in June 1976. The presentation highlighted Ali's training regimen, which was guided by his health coach who believed that the higher elevation of Show Low would enhance Ali's lung and muscle capacity ahead of his upcoming match against Ken Norton.

The narrative began with Ali's arrival in Show Low, where he and his entourage stopped at the Maxwell House Cafe, now known as Show Low Cafe, before heading to Springerville. However, Ali decided to stop for a run near the airport, ultimately choosing to train in Show Low instead. The local hotel, managed by Verdi Maxwell, welcomed Ali and his team, although she initially did not recognize the famous boxer, referring to him by his birth name, Cassius Clay.

During his five-week stay, Ali trained daily in a Quonset hut and set up an outdoor sparring rink. He engaged with the local community, taking drives through the White Mountain region and spending time with the White Mountain Apache community. Notably, he arranged for school buses to bring children from the White River Indian Reservation to watch him spar, fostering a sense of connection with the local youth.

The presentation also included personal anecdotes, such as a local resident recalling a chance encounter with Ali and his family at a grocery store, where Ali's kindness and pride as a father were evident. The event concluded with a reminder of Ali's significant boxing match at Yankee Stadium in September 1976, where he won after a full 15 rounds, marking the last fight held at that venue.

The Show Low Museum invites the public to explore this rich history, open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM.