When Muhammad Ali refuses induction into the US Army, he is stripped of his title and forced into exile. After three years, he returns to the ring, but he’s lost a step. Show more
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Muhammad Ali battles his fiercest rival, Joe Frazier, as he attempts to regain the heavyweight title. His refusal to be drafted makes him a hero for many Americans. Show more
Boxer Cassius Clay rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Olympics. He turns professional, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion. Show more
Cassius Clay sets his sights on becoming the youngest ever heavyweight champion, taking on the ‘unbeatable’ Sonny Liston. Show more
Cassius Clay publicly joins the Nation of Islam and takes the name Muhammad Ali. In 1967, he becomes eligible for the Vietnam draft. Show more
The Supreme Court overturns Muhammad Ali’s conviction, and in their rematch, Ali defeats Frazier. But to become champion again, he will have to beat George Foreman. Show more
Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth. Show more
After Muhammad Ali retires from boxing in 1981, he travels the world spreading his Islamic faith and becomes a symbol of peace. Show more