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Muhammad Ali Refuses the Vietnam War Draft

Muhammad Ali Refuses the Vietnam War Draft

Muhammad Ali Refuses the Vietnam War Draft

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Cassius Clay Changes His Name to Muhammad Ali

Cassius Clay Changes His Name to Muhammad Ali

Cassius Clay Changes His Name to Muhammad Ali

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Muhammad Ali's Focus on Racial Justice

Muhammad Ali's Focus on Racial Justice

Muhammad Ali's Focus on Racial Justice

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Muhammad Ali Embarks on a Tour Across Africa

Muhammad Ali Embarks on a Tour Across Africa

Muhammad Ali Embarks on a Tour Across Africa

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Preparing for The Rumble in the Jungle

Preparing for The Rumble in the Jungle

Preparing for The Rumble in the Jungle

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Muhammad Ali's Devotion to Islam

Muhammad Ali's Devotion to Islam

Muhammad Ali's Devotion to Islam

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Muhammad Ali Marries Belinda Boyd in Chicago

Muhammad Ali Marries Belinda Boyd in Chicago

Muhammad Ali Marries Belinda Boyd in Chicago

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Muhammad Ali Fights Cleveland 'Big Cat' Williams

Muhammad Ali Fights Cleveland 'Big Cat' Williams

Muhammad Ali Fights Cleveland 'Big Cat' Williams

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Muhammad Ali Is Found Guilty of Refusing the Draft

Muhammad Ali Is Found Guilty of Refusing the Draft

Muhammad Ali Is Found Guilty of Refusing the Draft

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Outlash Follows Muhammad Ali's Criticism of the Vietnam War

Outlash Follows Muhammad Ali's Criticism of the Vietnam War

Outlash Follows Muhammad Ali's Criticism of the Vietnam War

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'I'm Free to be Who I Want to Be'

'I'm Free to be Who I Want to Be'

'I'm Free to be Who I Want to Be'

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The Supreme Court Overturns Muhammad Ali's Conviction

The Supreme Court Overturns Muhammad Ali's Conviction

The Supreme Court Overturns Muhammad Ali's Conviction

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How Cassius Clay Got His Start in Boxing

Cassius Clay got his start training with police officer Joe Martin. At 12 years old, he participated in his first amateur fight against Ronnie O'Keefe.