MUHAMMAD ALI
Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans throughout 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.
Malcolm X and family pose for a photo with Cassius Clay on a trip to Miami, Fla. January 1964.
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Muhammad Ali stands over fallen Sonny Liston, shouting and gesturing shortly after dropping Liston with a short hard right to the jaw in Lewiston, Maine. May 25, 1965.
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Cassius Clay's handlers hold him back after he is announced the new heavyweight champion of the world after knocking out Sonny Liston. Bundini Brown embraces Ali. Luis Sarria runs to the group in a smile on the right. Miami, Fla. Feb. 25, 1965.
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Muhammad Ali smiling as someone holds umbrella for him. He is in Frankfurt to have a title fight to Karl Mildenberger. Frankfurt, Germany. Sept. 2, 1966.
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Muhammad Ali, is surrounded by autograph seekers at 51st Street and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, N.Y. Aug. 23, 1968.
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Muhammad Ali coming through doorway draped in a United States flag. Fifth Street Gym. Miami, Fla. Feb. 25, 1971.
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Muhammad Ali seated at a lunch counter, takes picture with fan. Miami, Fla. Feb. 25, 1971.
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Muhammad Ali enjoying a spontaneous encounter with his fans in Detroit, Mich. Circa 1977
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Muhammad Ali on a visit to his old grammar school surrounded by students. Louisville, Ky. Circa 1977.
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Press conference after Leon Spinks beat Muhammad Ali to win the Heavyweight Championship from the aging Champ. Las Vegas, Nev. Feb. 15, 1978.
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After a shocking loss of the Heavyweight title to Leon Spinks, with swollen eyes Muhammad Ali faces the press conference after the fight. Las Vegas, Nev. Feb. 15, 1978.
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Muhammad Ali talks with the press after winning back the Heavyweight Championship for an unprecedented third time by beating Leon Spinks at the Super Dome in New Orleans, La. Sept. 15, 1978.
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