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Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans across the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.

Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman and becomes world famous.
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier prepare for their third fight, the Thrilla in Manila.
Muhammad Ali sorprende al mundo al derrotar a George Foreman y se hace mundialmente famoso
Corporate funding for MUHAMMAD ALI was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by David M. Rubenstein. Major funding was also provided by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by The Better Angels Society and by its members Alan and Marcia Docter; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tudor Jones; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Gilchrist and Amy Berg; The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation, The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation and The Augusta Brown Holland Philanthropic Foundation; Perry and Donna Golkin; John and Leslie McQuown; John and Catherine Debs; Fred and Donna Seigel; Susan and John Wieland; Stuart and Joanna Brown; Diane and Hal Brierley; Fiddlehead Fund; Rocco and Debby Landesman; McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Mauree Jane and Mark Perry; and Donna and Richard Strong.
Latest Episodes
Muhammad Ali sorprende al mundo al derrotar a George Foreman y se hace mundialmente famoso
Muhammad Ali regresa del exilio y se enfrenta dos veces a su mayor rival, Joe Frazier.
Muhammad Ali es desterrado del boxeo por negarse a ingresar en el ejército.
Cassius Clay asciende de boxeador aficionado a contendiente por el título de peso pesado.
Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman and becomes world famous.
Muhammad Ali returns from exile and twice faces his greatest rival, Joe Frazier.
Muhammad Ali is banished from boxing for refusing induction into the Army.
Cassius Clay rises from boastful amateur boxer to contender for the heavyweight title.
Specials
A Q&A with Raina Kelley (moderator), Malcolm Jenkins, Claressa Shields, and Ken Burns.
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Justin Tinsley (moderator), Ibtihaj Muhammad, and Sherman Jackson.
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Lonnae O’Neal (moderator), Janet Evans, and Todd Boyd.
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Jesse Washington (moderator), Rasheda Ali Walsh, and Howard Bryant.
Extras
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier prepare for their third fight, the Thrilla in Manila.
Upon retiring from boxing, Ali was forced to confront his deteriorating health.
In a shocking decision, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned Ali's conviction.
Muhammad Ali arrives to praise in Kinshasa where he would soon fight George Foreman.
Elijah Muhammad offers Cassius a new name to secure his allegiance to the Nation of Islam.
Muhammad Ali takes on Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.
In 1966, Muhammad Ali met 16-year-old Belinda Boyd at a Nation of Islam bakery.
Muhammad Ali faces outlash after condemning the Vietnam War.
An all-white Houston jury found Muhammad Ali guilty of refusing the draft.
Ali's tour of Africa revealed the mighty boxer's worldwide social influence.
In an interview, Ali hinted at retiring, saying he'd rather fight for racial justice.
As Clay gained success, he was criticized for his socio-political and religious beliefs.
Muhammad Ali's devotion to Islam grows, and in 1989 he makes a pilgrimage to Mecca.
When Ali was drafted for Vietnam, many questioned whether he would accept the induction.
Twelve-year-old Cassius Clay participated in his first amateur fight.
Ken Burns and others give an inside look at the making of Muhammad Ali.
Muhammad Ali brings to life the boxing champion who became an inspiration across the globe
Muhammad Ali brings to life the boxing champion who became an inspiration across the globe
Muhammad Ali brings to life the boxing champion who became an inspiration across the globe
Critics agree Muhammad Ali is can't-miss television.