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Cassius Clay Begins Training with Police Officer Joe Martin
Twelve-year-old Cassius Clay participated in his first amateur fight against Ronnie O'Keefe.
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Cassius Clay Begins Training with Police Officer Joe Martin
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Twelve-year-old Cassius Clay participated in his first amateur fight against Ronnie O'Keefe.
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Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)
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Boxer Cassius Clay rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Olympics. He turns professional, sharpening his boxi
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Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)
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Cassius Clay publicly joins the Nation of Islam and takes the name Muhammad Ali. When he refuses induction into the Army,
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Round Three: The Rivalry (1970 - 1974)
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Muhammad Ali battles his fiercest rival, Joe Frazier, and the U.S. government, as he attempts to regain the heavyweight ti
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Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)
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Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous
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Muhammad Ali's Devotion to Islam
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As Muhammad Ali's devotion to Islam grew, he began to pray five times each day, discussed religion with friends, and frequ
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Fighting Words Before the Thrilla in Manila
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Leading up to his fight with Joe Frazier in the Philippines, the Thrilla in Manila, Muhammad Ali would publicly insult Fra
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Muhammad Ali is Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
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In November of 1982, Ali returned to the gym to train for a three-week exhibition tour, with stops planned in Saudi Arabia
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The Supreme Court Overturns Muhammad Ali's Conviction
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On June 28, 1971, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned Ali's conviction for refusing his call to military service due
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Cassius Clay Changes His Name to Muhammad Ali
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After the heavyweight champion grows close with Malcolm X, he announces to reporters that he's renounced the name Clay, ci
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Muhammad Ali Marries Belinda Boyd in Chicago
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In 1966, Muhammad Ali met 16-year-old Belinda Boyd at a Nation of Islam bakery, and the two married on August 18, 1967. Li
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Outlash Follows Muhammad Ali's Criticism of the Vietnam War
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After publicly condemning the Vietnam War, Muhammad Ali and his team faced difficulties finding a new location for his fig
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Muhammad Ali Is Found Guilty of Refusing the Draft
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An all-white Houston jury found Muhammad Ali guilty of refusing the draft. He was sentenced to five years in prison and fi
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Muhammad Ali Embarks on a Tour Across Africa
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As Muhammad Ali embarked on his tour of African countries, he was showered with praise everywhere he traveled. At the conc
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Muhammad Ali's Focus on Racial Justice
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At a press conference, Muhammad Ali announced his strong consideration for an early retirement, describing how he was tire
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'I'm Free to be Who I Want to Be'
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In 1964, at the young age of 22, Cassius Clay claimed the heavyweight title after defeating Sonny Liston — further cementi
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Preparing for The Rumble in the Jungle
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Muhammad Ali, Belinda, and his family arrive in Kinshasa aboard President Mobutu's private plane. There he received praise
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Muhammad Ali Fights Cleveland 'Big Cat' Williams
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Muhammad Ali's promoters secured the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, where he would fight army veteran Cleveland "Big Cat" Wi
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Muhammad Ali Refuses the Vietnam War Draft
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Prior to his match against Foley, Ali received news he had been drafted to fight in Vietnam. When Ali arrived to be induct
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About the Film
Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans throughout the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.
Premiered September 19, 2021
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