Muhammad Ali

Season

2021

8.6

An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.

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Episode List

S1 • E1

Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)

The young boxing prodigy, Cassius Clay, rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Summer Olympics before turning pro.

S1 • E2

Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)

Cassius joins the Nation of Islam and adopts the name Muhammad Ali. For three years, he dominates the heavyweight ranks but, upon refusing induction into the U.S. Army in 1967, he is stripped of his world title and his license to box.

S1 • E3

Round Three: The Rivalry (1970-1974)

After his return from exile, Muhammad Ali battles Joe Frazier and the U.S. government as he attempts to regain the heavyweight title.

Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)

S1 • E4

Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)

Muhammad shocks the world when he defeats George Foreman in Zaire, regaining the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth, before completing the trilogy with his old foe, Joe Frazier, in the 'Thrilla in Manila'.