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Elijah Muhammad offers Cassius a new name to secure his allegiance to the Nation of Islam.
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In an interview, Ali hinted at retiring, saying he'd rather fight for racial justice.
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Ali's tour of Africa revealed the mighty boxer's worldwide social influence.
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Upon retiring from boxing, Ali was forced to confront his deteriorating health.
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Muhammad Ali arrives to praise in Kinshasa where he would soon fight George Foreman.
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Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier prepare for their third fight, the Thrilla in Manila.
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Muhammad Ali's devotion to Islam grows, and in 1989 he makes a pilgrimage to Mecca.
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In 1966, Muhammad Ali met 16-year-old Belinda Boyd at a Nation of Islam bakery.
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Muhammad Ali takes on Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.
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An all-white Houston jury found Muhammad Ali guilty of refusing the draft.
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Muhammad Ali faces outlash after condemning the Vietnam War.
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In a shocking decision, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned Ali's conviction.
