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Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans across the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.

Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)

1h 39m

Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth. After retiring in 1981, he travels the world spreading his Islamic faith, and becomes a symbol of peace and hope.

Episodes

  • Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)

    S1 E4 - 1h 39m

    Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth. After retiring in 1981, he travels the world spreading his Islamic faith, and becomes a symbol of peace and hope.

  • Round Three: The Rivalry (1970 - 1974): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Round Three: The Rivalry (1970 - 1974)

    S1 E3 - 1h 50m

    Muhammad Ali battles his fiercest rival, Joe Frazier, and the U.S. government, as he attempts to regain the heavyweight title. He first loses to and then defeats Frazier, but to become champion again, he will have to beat George Foreman.

  • Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)

    S1 E2 - 1h 54m

    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.

  • Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)

    S1 E1 - 2h 9m

    Boxer Cassius Clay rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Olympics. He turns professional, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion. In 1964, he upsets Sonny Liston to become heavyweight champion.

Extras + Features

  • 'I'm Free to be Who I Want to Be': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    'I'm Free to be Who I Want to Be'

    S1 E2 - 5m 34s

    In 1964, at the young age of 22, Cassius Clay claimed the heavyweight title after defeating Sonny Liston — further cementing Clay's dominant presence in the boxing world. However, despite Clay's unequivocal prowess as a boxer, he drew criticism for his outspoken socio-political and religious beliefs, with many condemning him as "un-American."

  • Muhammad Ali Marries Belinda Boyd in Chicago: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Muhammad Ali Marries Belinda Boyd in Chicago

    S1 E2 - 2m 50s

    In 1966, Muhammad Ali met 16-year-old Belinda Boyd at a Nation of Islam bakery, and the two married on August 18, 1967. Living together in Chicago, the couple initially struggled to make ends meet when Ali wasn't fighting, and Belinda would sew clothes, use some of her college funds, and sometimes even received money in secrecy from Elijah Muhammad to support them.

  • How Cassius Clay Got His Start in Boxing: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Cassius Clay Got His Start in Boxing

    S1 E1 - 2m 37s

    Cassius Clay got his start training with police officer Joe Martin. At 12 years old, he participated in his first amateur fight against Ronnie O'Keefe.

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