Muhammad Ali redefined heavyweight boxing—he broke every rule about how big men should fight. Across 21 years as a professional, Ali won 56 fights (37 by knockout) and lost only 5. Ali turned ...

Muhammad Ali’s enduring influence. American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist Muhammad Ali (1942 – 2016) at a press conference presenting his new autobiographical book ‘The ...

The making of a champion: Ali’s early years American Heavyweight boxer, Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali, 1942 – 2016), making a fist as he lies on his hotel bed, London, 27th May 1963.

and his wife Odessa “Bird” Clay, respectively, parents of Muhammad Ali and Rudy Clay. Kai Parham plays Ali’s brother and fellow boxer Rudy. Amin Joseph will play Sonny Liston, Ali’s rival ...

Muhammad Ali's 34-year association with British journalist David Frost is explored in a succession of television interviews in the new MSNBC documentary series 'Frost Vs.'.

Ali, who was born Cassius Clay in 1942 and became Muhammad Ali after joining the Nation of Islam in 1964, refused to be drafted into service during the Vietnam War, which effectively ended his ...

Muhammad Ali had his first television interview with British journalist David Frost in 1968. Over the years, Frost conducted 12 televised interviews with the heavyweight champion, with the final ...

502'sDay kicked off Derby week at Churchill Downs with a punch, literally. The day dedicated to Louisvillians celebrated one of the greatest Louisvillians of all time — Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali refused the draft at a Houston induction center in 1967, sparking backlash and a defining moment in the civil rights and anti-war movements. Houston Chronicle Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo.

From larger-than-life heavyweights like Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis to national heroes such as Julio Cesar Chavez and Roberto Duran, some of the greatest sportsmen in history made their name in the ...