Boxing champion Muhammad Ali relinquished his “slave name” of Cassius Clay and joined Islam.
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Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali retired for the third time.
In the Fight of the Century, Joe Frazier triumphs over Muhammad Ali.
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.
Michael Moorer claimed the heavyweight boxing title after smashing Evander Holyfield in Paradise, Nevada, US.
