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Muhammad Ali
Follow Muhammad Ali’s path from a gym in Louisville to boxing successes, conversion to Islam, opposition to the draft, exile from the ring, comeback fights, Parkinson’s disease and his inspirational re-emergence at the Atlanta Olympics.
Episode Clips
The Making of Cassius Clay
See Clay’s career begin with his first victories and the rise of his bold public persona.
Polarizing Social and Religious Views
Explore Muhammad Ali's polarizing views on religion and racial integration in 1965.
The Legendary Boxing Comeback Begins
After a 3-year exile for refusing the draft, Muhammad Ali’s epic boxing comeback begins.
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