Muhammad Ali

Why Muhammad Ali is a symbol of love

June 9, 2016Sports

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

June 6, 2016Global Politics

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

June 6, 2016Media

Muhammad Ali posing in an undated portrait.

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

June 4, 2016Culture

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

February 10, 2014Conflict & Justice

VIDEO: Joe Frazier dies after battle with liver cancer

August 15, 2013Arts, 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.

India’s Female Boxers

August 14, 2013Sports

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

August 14, 2013Arts, 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

August 14, 2013

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 […]

Muhammad Ali: Fightin’ Irish?

August 14, 2013Conflict & 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.