In 1964, Muhammad Ali made an announcement that shook the world of boxing. As his friend and Muslim minister Malcolm X cheered from the stands, Ali beat Sonny Liston and further established his name among the greats. Within two days of the fight, Ali threw off all inhibitions and called a news conference to announce that he had become a Muslim who opposed racial integration. He would now be living life on his terms and no one else’s. As cameras flashed, Ali delivered one of his most memorable quotes:
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