'I'm Free to be Who I Want to Be'
Clip: Episode 2 | 5m 34s | Video has closed captioning.
In 1964, at the young age of 22, Cassius Clay claimed the heavyweight title after defeating Sonny Liston — further cementing Clay's dominant presence in the boxing world. However, despite Clay's unequivocal prowess as a boxer, he drew criticism for his outspoken socio-political and religious beliefs, with many condemning him as "un-American."
Aired: 09/20/21
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