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Muhammad Ali

By: J onte J ackson. Muhammad Ali. Born: 17-Jan - 1942 Birthplace: Louisville, KY Gender: Male Religion: Muslim Race or Ethnicity: Black Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Boxing. Muhammad Ali.

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Muhammad Ali

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  1. By: Jonte Jackson Muhammad Ali

  2. Born:17-Jan-1942Birthplace:Louisville, KY Gender: MaleReligion:MuslimRace or Ethnicity: BlackSexual orientation: StraightOccupation: Boxing Muhammad Ali

  3.  Soon after becoming heavyweight champion, Ali decided to change his religion and joined the Nation of Islam (Black Muslims), taking the Muslim name "Muhammad Ali."  The Vietnam War then interrupted Ali's career.  In 1967, he was inducted into the military, but he refused to serve, saying his religious beliefs forbade him to fight. While some Americans praised Ali for risking prison to stand up for his beliefs, others called him a draft dodger and traitor.  The government charged him with violating the Selective Service Act; his titles were taken from him; and he was not allowed to box. Vietnam war

  4. Soon after becoming heavyweight champion, Ali decided to change his religion and joined the Nation of Islam (Black Muslims), taking the Muslim name "Muhammad Ali."  The Vietnam War then interrupted Ali's career.  In 1967, he was inducted into the military, but he refused to serve, saying his religious beliefs forbade him to fight. While some Americans praised Ali for risking prison to stand up for his beliefs, others called him a draft dodger and traitor.  The government charged him with violating the Selective Service Act; his titles were taken from him; and he was not allowed to box.

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