Muhammad Ali refused the draft at a Houston induction center in 1967, sparking backlash and a defining moment in the civil rights and anti-war movements.

Today in history, Muhammad Ali beat Ernie Terrell by unanimous decision to win back his Heavyweight title. Muhammad Ali, was a civil rights activist and one of the greatest boxers of all time.

Henry Cooper and Ernie Terrell—all of whom Clay had kayoed. “I’m scared,” said Cassius. “Anything can happen.” Nothing did. In Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden last week ...