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Muhammad Ali

After Muhammad Ali retires from boxing in 1981, he travels the world spreading his Islamic faith and becomes a symbol of peace.

Series 1
Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth.
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.
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.
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.
Cassius Clay publicly joins the Nation of Islam and takes the name Muhammad Ali. In 1967, he becomes eligible for the Vietnam draft.
Cassius Clay sets his sights on becoming the youngest ever heavyweight champion, taking on the ‘unbeatable’ Sonny Liston.
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.
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