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Why Muhammad Ali is a symbol of love

Sports

I was five years old when Muhammad Ali came to India. He was the first American I remember meeting.

Muhammad Ali attends a religious service during his May 8, 1993 visit to Teheran, Iran.

Tehran’s city council wants to name a street after Muhammad Ali

Global Politics
Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali: Mourning another great in the age of social media

Media
Muhammad Ali posing in an undated portrait.

‘He will never die’: The world mourns Muhammad Ali

Culture
Syrian rebel fighters

A new Frontline documentary covers the ‘second front’ in Syria between rebels and jihadists

Conflict & Justice
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VIDEO: Joe Frazier dies after battle with liver cancer

Arts, Culture & Media

Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight boxing champ who lost his title to Muhammad Ali in two battles, including the Thrilla in Manilla, died Monday at 67 of liver cancer.

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India’s Female Boxers

Sports

If you drive south from downtown Calcutta, past scores of aging British colonial buildings, past roadside camps, and past the Hindu Temple devoted to violent Goddess Kali, you will eventually reach the South Calcutta Physical Culture Association.

Remembering Frazier’s Epic Fight with Muhammad Ali

Arts, Culture & Media

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier died yesterday of cancer on Monday at the age of 67. For our Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the Asian city where the third fight between Frazier and Muhammad Ali took place in 1975.

Remembering Heavy Weight Champion Joe Frazier

Joe Frazier, the heavyweight boxing champion who gave Muhammad Ali his first loss, died Monday night at age 67. A representative said he had liver cancer. Between 1968 and 1973, Frazier won 32 fights – 27 of them by knockouts. In March 1971, Frazier became the undisputed heavyweight champion when he beat Ali in a […]

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Muhammad Ali: Fightin’ Irish?

Conflict & Justice

Muhammed Ali returned to Ennis, Ireland, his great-grandfather’s hometown, for a sentimental look at his family’s ancient homeland. Ennis Mayor Frankie Neylon was there for the champ’s big homecoming and joins The Takeaway this morning.

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