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Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)

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. In 1964, he upsets Sonny Liston to become heavyweight champion.

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Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)

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Round Three: The Rivalry (1970 - 1974)

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Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)

Muhammad Ali is banished from boxing for refusing induction into the Army.

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