Other than boxing is Muhammad Ali famous for anything else?

Another Answer

Ali converted to Islam after he won the heavyweight championship as Cassius Clay. As a Muslim, he objected to being drafted into the U.S. armed services as a conscientious objector. He did not dodge the draft, he simply and courageously accepted the consequences of refusing to serve in the army.

Ali paid a dear price for taking the stand that he did. Not only was he charged with a felony, of which he was later acquitted, but the boxing organizations stripped him of his championship title and banned him from boxing for almost three years while he was in the prime of his career.

After his named was cleared of any wrongdoing, Ali made a monumental comeback in the boxing ring, wining the heavyweight title two more times. Even more, because he was articulate, handsome, and a terrific showman, Ali probably did more for any cause that he supported. At one time, he was the most recognized person on the planet.

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