Muhammad Ali: Stories About The Greatest

The most engaging stories about the Greatest from the people who knew him best.

Curated byAdrian Sherling, Hark Editor

8 CLIPS20 MINS

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Muhammad Ali’s Origin Story

How did The Greatest get a start in boxing? Surprisingly, it came with the help of a white police officer in Louisville who saw his potential.

Personology

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Did Sonny Liston Throw His Fight Against Ali?

Debate has raged over whether Sonny Liston took a dive in his second fight with Muhammad Ali - and if he did, why? Biographer Jonathan Eig may have discovered the truth.

Did Sonny Liston Throw His Fight Against Ali?

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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Ali v Frazier I: The Fight of the Century

Muhammad Ali may have lost his first fight against Joe Frazier, but it ended up making him more popular among the American public. Legendary boxing trainer Teddy Atlas relived “the fight of the century”.

Ali v Frazier I: The Fight of the Century

THE FIGHT with Teddy Atlas

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Muhammad Ali's Genius With Words

With the way that he spoke in prose, Muhammad Ali was a pioneer of hip-hop. Nas has presented a documentary about the boxer and told of his favorite of Ali's rhymes.

The Fight Of The Century - Ali v Frazier

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Ken Burns’ Story on Ali’s Immense Generosity

Muhammad Ali was incredibly generous with his money and with his time. Ken Burns, who has made a documentary called Ali, told a wonderful story that perfectly encapsulates exactly what the great man was like.

Ken Burns’ Story on Ali’s Immense Generosity

Cinephile with Adnan Virk

1 MIN

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“My Dad, Muhammad Ali”

Muhammad Ali was a hero to many, but to Hana, he was just Daddy. She told Outlook some wonderful stories about growing up with The Greatest as a Father.

Lives Less Ordinary

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How Womanizing Ali Infuriated His Wife

Muhammad Ali was known for having extra-marital affairs. But one time he referred to his mistress as his wife and incurred the wrath of his wife Belinda. Steve Bunce tells the story of what happened next.

5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

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Parkinson's and How Ali Learned To Live With It

Muhammad Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's in the years after he retired, but it didn't stop him doing what he loved. His daughter Rasheda explains how he learned to live with it.

Parkinson's and How Ali Learned To Live With It

When Life Gives You Parkinson's

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Muhammad Ali: Stories About The Greatest

Muhammad Ali’s Origin Story

Personology

Did Sonny Liston Throw His Fight Against Ali?

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Ali v Frazier I: The Fight of the Century

THE FIGHT with Teddy Atlas

Muhammad Ali's Genius With Words

The Fight Of The Century - Ali v Frazier

Ken Burns’ Story on Ali’s Immense Generosity

Cinephile with Adnan Virk

“My Dad, Muhammad Ali”

Lives Less Ordinary

How Womanizing Ali Infuriated His Wife

5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

Parkinson's and How Ali Learned To Live With It

When Life Gives You Parkinson's

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