Skip to main content
Back to Show
Muhammad Ali

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

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."

Support Provided By
Spanish Version
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:39:49
Muhammad Ali sorprende al mundo al derrotar a George Foreman y se hace mundialmente famoso
Spanish Version | Round Three: The Rivalry (1970 - 1974)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:50:20
Muhammad Ali regresa del exilio y se enfrenta dos veces a su mayor rival, Joe Frazier.
Spanish Version | Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:54:43
Muhammad Ali es desterrado del boxeo por negarse a ingresar en el ejército.
Spanish Version | Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)
Unlock with PBS Passport
2:09:25
Cassius Clay asciende de boxeador aficionado a contendiente por el título de peso pesado.
Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:39:49
Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman and becomes world famous.
Round Three: The Rivalry (1970 - 1974)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:50:20
Muhammad Ali returns from exile and twice faces his greatest rival, Joe Frazier.
Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:54:43
Muhammad Ali is banished from boxing for refusing induction into the Army.
Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)
Unlock with PBS Passport
2:09:25
Cassius Clay rises from boastful amateur boxer to contender for the heavyweight title.
Active loading indicator