Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Muhammad Ali on the 1960 Olympics


Muhammad Ali was 18 years old and went by Cassius Clay in 1960 when he won the Olympic gold medal for boxing in the light heavyweight category. I don't know when this interview was recorded, but he had developed quite a media persona by then. Sadly, he was ultimately refused service at that restaurant in 1960. (via Everlasting Blort

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