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Ali was the greatest heavyweight boxer of his era and for many the greatest of all time

Muhammad Ali exploded on the scene winning gold at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome and just four years later he shocked the world by defeating Sonny Liston for boxing's World Heavyweight Championship. However, in 1967 at the height of his career he took a stand that cost him a heavy price. Jermain Franklin details Muhammad Ali's storied career that saw him not only build his legacy inside the ropes, but cement himself outside as one of the greats of all time as TSN celebrates Black History Month.

February 24, 2026 at 8:00a.m. EST