Boxing champion Muhammad Ali relinquished his “slave name” of Cassius Clay and joined Islam.
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Muhammad Ali becomes world heavyweight champion.
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali retired for the third time.
Manny Pacquiao reclaimed WBO welterweight boxing title after defeating Timothy Bradley.
Muhammad Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round against Ron for the heavyweight boxing title.
Nelly Saunders and Rose Harland fought in America's first public women's boxing match.
