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Muhammad Ali
Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)
Season 1
Episode 2
Cassius Clay publicly joins the Nation of Islam and takes the name Muhammad Ali. When he refuses induction into the 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.
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1:39:49
Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman and becomes world famous.
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1:50:20
Muhammad Ali returns from exile and twice faces his greatest rival, Joe Frazier.
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2:09:25
Cassius Clay rises from boastful amateur boxer to contender for the heavyweight title.