PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Smithsonian Channel documentary is exploring Cassius Clay’s transformation into Muhammad Ali — showcasing archived footage of a young Muhammad and multiple interviews from ...

Muhammad Ali, the reigning world heavyweight boxing champion, entered the combative ring of politics and culture by refusing to serve in the United States military at the height of the Vietnam War on ...

Muhammad Ali redefined heavyweight boxing—he broke every rule about how big men should fight. Across 21 years as a professional, Ali won 56 fights (37 by knockout) and lost only 5. Ali turned fights ...

Muhammad Ali took up boxing at the age of 12 after his bicycle was stolen, an incident that brought him to Louisville police officer Joe Martin, who went on to train the young fighter.