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Muhammad Ali

American professional boxer and activist.

Cassius Clay

Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., known as Muhammad Ali (1942-2016), was an American professional boxer widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Known for his charisma, speed, and outspokenness, Ali was a three-time world heavyweight champion and a prominent figure in the Civil Rights movement.

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Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., and changed his name in 1964 after joining the Nation of Islam.

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