He would go on to win the world heavyweight championship on three occasions throughout the course of his tenure, defeating the likes of Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Sonny Liston and ‘Big’ George Foreman ...

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Mike Tyson is one of the most formidable fighters of all time, but has revealed who he believes to be the greatest fighter ever. ‘Iron Mike’ exploded onto the scene during the mid eighties, winning ...

The Class of 1975 invited Ali to speak at the annual Class Day celebration after Mel Brooks and Bill Cosby declined invitations. Ali was able to work Harvard into his calendar — and delivered a ...

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