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| Ali, Muhammad | | Boxer considered to be the best in the world, Ali was born Cassius Clay and changed his name following his conversion to Islam in 1964. During his career, he won Olympic gold and was a three-time heavyweight champion of the world. He was also convicted of dodging the draft during the Vietam War, a conviction the United States Supreme Court later overturned on the grounds of his status as a minister for the Nation of Islam. During his career, Ali won fifty-six fights, thirty-seven of which were by knockout. His travels and vibrant personality have made him a goodwill ambassador for the United States. |
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