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Tribute | Muhammad Ali | 1942-2016

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The life and career of the legendary Heavyweight Boxing champion Muhammad Ali is explored on a new PBS biography series, In Their Own Words.

“I was always the greatest when I was fighting for something.”  - Muhammad Ali

Enter the world of 'The People’s Champion' in this special collection of videos and interactive stories at the Black Culture Connection - Muhammad Ali Tribute page.  

Muhammad Ali (1942 - 2016), fearlessly fused sports, politics, race and religion, and is considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the history of the sport. Reflect on the life of a champ — both on and off the ring — in this special collection from PBS.

 

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