Cassius Clay was one of the most famous American boxers, talented, flamboyant, and outspoken. Later, Clay became acquainted with Malcolm X and embraced Islam, changing his name to Muhammad Ali.
"Tells the story of boxing great Mohammed Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay before his religious conversion to Islam."
"Cassius Clay was one of the most famous American boxers, talented, flamboyant, and outspoken. Later, Clay became acquainted with Malcolm X and embraced Islam, changing his name to Muhammad Ali."@en
"After Cassius Clay wins a gold medal in the Olympics, several millionaires from Kentucky invest in him and his professional career begins. Clay fights Henry Cooper, Cleveland Williams, Floyd Patterson, and finally, in 1964, Sonny Liston for the heavyweight championship. In the meantime, Clay has been influenced by Malcolm X, converts to the Muslim faith and changes his name to Muhammad Ali. Because of his religious convictions, Ali refuses induction into the US Army in 1967 but is denied conscientious objector status. The NY State Athletic Commission strips him of his title and he is barred from the ring."@en
"After Cassius Clay wins a gold medal in the Olympics, several millionaires from Kentucky invest in him and his professional career begins. Clay fights Henry Cooper, Cleveland Williams, Floyd Patterson, and finally, in 1964, Sonny Liston for the heavyweight championship. In the meantime, Clay has been influenced by Malcolm X, converts to the Muslim faith and changes his name to Muhammad Ali. Because of his religious convictions, Ali refuses induction into the US Army in 1967 but is denied conscientious objector status. The NY State Athletic Commission strips him of his title and he is barred from the ring."
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