Muhammad Ali

Allen Abel reports from Louisville, Ky., the birthplace of Muhammad Ali—the most important athlete of all time.

Fiery and passionate, Ali’s activism was born of a visceral reaction to the inequalities he saw in America

Before Ali, heavyweights were clunky, ponderous lugs. He made boxing look pretty, dancing around the ring.

He’d won the 100 metres before leaving the blocks

A new documentary has the heavyweight legend baring his soul with brutal candour