Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)
Boxer Cassius Clay rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Olympics. He turns professional, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion. In 1964, he upsets Sonny Liston to become heavyweight champion.
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How Cassius Clay Got His Start in Boxing
S1 E1 - 2m 37s
Cassius Clay got his start training with police officer Joe Martin. At 12 years old, he participated in his first amateur fight against Ronnie O'Keefe.
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