Muhammad Ali: The Rise, Fall, and Return of The Greatest

Muhammad Ali was already “The Greatest” — until he lost almost everything. He became heavyweight champion by defeating Sonny Liston, changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, and soon became one of the most controversial figures in America. Then, at the height of his career, his refusal to enter the U.S. military cost him his title, his boxing license, and more than three years of his prime. But exile was only the beginning. When Ali returned, he wasn't the same fighter. The speed and movement that once made him nearly impossible to hit had faded. Then came losses to Joe Frazier and Ken Norton, a broken jaw, and growing doubts about whether Ali could still compete with the best heavyweights in the world. Then came Zaire. Against the terrifying George Foreman, Ali abandoned the style that had made him famous and developed one of the most remarkable strategies in boxing history — the Rope-a-Dope. Eight rounds later, Foreman was knocked out and Ali was heavyweight champion again. But Ali's story didn't end there. The Thrilla in Manila. The loss to Leon Spinks. The historic third heavyweight championship. The comeback against Larry Holmes. The final fight against Trevor Berbick. And, years later, Ali carrying the Olympic torch in Atlanta. This is the story of Muhammad Ali's rise, fall, exile, comeback, greatest victories, painful defeats, and final return to the world's stage. It is not simply the story of how Muhammad Ali became The Greatest. It is the story of what he lost — and what he became after losing it. *Chapters:* 00:00 The Greatest Must Fall 01:12 Cassius Clay vs Sonny Liston 03:05 Becoming Muhammad Ali 04:30 Exile From Boxing 06:25 The Loss to Joe Frazier 08:10 Ken Norton and the Broken Jaw 10:00 Ali vs George Foreman 12:45 The Rope-a-Dope 14:30 The Thrilla in Manila 16:15 Leon Spinks and the Third Title 18:00 Larry Holmes and the Final Comeback 19:45 Trevor Berbick 21:00 The Olympic Torch 22:15 The Legacy of Muhammad Ali If you enjoy boxing documentaries, boxing history, legendary fighters, historic fights, and stories behind the greatest champions in the sport, subscribe to **The Ring Boxing Rounds**. #MuhammadAli #Boxing #BoxingDocumentary #TheGreatest #Ali