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 ...

When discussing Muhammad Ali’s life in totality, the two simplest and most resonant words are “great,” for what he certainly was, and “humble,” for what he certainly was not. A black man, this literal ...

Muhammad Ali's refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ's life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement. Now that piece of history is coming up for sale.

Young Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, knocked out opponent Sonny Liston for his first world title in boxing on this day in history, Feb. 25, 1964. Twenty-two-year-old Clay achieved the ...

Austin author John Harris' Emmy-nominated film "Cleveland Summit II: Get the Boys Together Again" recreates the iconic 1967 gathering of athletes to support Muhammad Ali.

On February 25, 1964, 22-year-old Muhammad Ali won his first world heavyweight boxing title. Liston was an overwhelming favorite, with the odds being 8-1. However, Ali remained confident, exclaiming ...

The North West Eagles Boxing Gym was founded in the 1940s and was home turf for Olympians Les Hamilton and Chris Ius ...