The Legendary Boxing Comeback Begins
Clip: Season 1 Episode 2 | 3m 24s
After a 3-year exile for refusing the draft, Muhammad Ali’s epic boxing comeback begins.
After a 3-year exile for refusing induction into the Army during the Vietnam War, Muhammad Ali’s epic boxing comeback begins with an easy victory in Atlanta, Georgia over Jerry Quarry in October of 1970, followed by a knockout of Oscar Bonavena in New York City in December, which set up the first Ali-Frazier fight.
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The Legendary Boxing Comeback Begins
Clip: Season 1 Episode 2 | 3m 24s
After a 3-year exile for refusing induction into the Army during the Vietnam War, Muhammad Ali’s epic boxing comeback begins with an easy victory in Atlanta, Georgia over Jerry Quarry in October of 1970, followed by a knockout of Oscar Bonavena in New York City in December, which set up the first Ali-Frazier fight.
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Episode 2 Preview | Muhammad Ali
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Follow boxer Muhammad Ali’s rise from a gym in Louisville to international fame. (29s)
See Clay’s career begin with his first victories and the rise of his bold public persona. (3m 5s)
Polarizing Social and Religious Views
Explore Muhammad Ali's polarizing views on religion and racial integration in 1965. (3m 4s)
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