Muhammad Ali
An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.
- Metascore88
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- PBS
- Documentary, Sports
An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)
Sun, Sep 19, 2021 128 mins
The young boxing prodigy, Cassius Clay, rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Summer Olympics before turning pro.
Episode 2
Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)
Mon, Sep 20, 2021 108 mins
Cassius joins the Nation of Islam and adopts the name Muhammad Ali. For three years, he dominates the heavyweight ranks but, upon refusing induction into the U.S. Army in 1967, he is stripped of his world title and his license to box.
Episode 3
Round Three: The Rivalry (1970-1974)
Tue, Sep 21, 2021 104 mins
After his return from exile, Muhammad Ali battles Joe Frazier and the U.S. government as he attempts to regain the heavyweight title.
Episode 4
Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)
Wed, Sep 22, 2021 94 mins
Muhammad shocks the world when he defeats George Foreman in Zaire, regaining the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth, before completing the trilogy with his old foe, Joe Frazier, in the 'Thrilla in Manila'.
