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  • Muhammad Ali Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964) (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV Episode | 128 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Muhammad Ali

Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964) (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 128 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The young boxing prodigy, Cassius Clay, rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Summer Olympics before turning pro.
Directors
Ken Burns | Sarah Burns (co-director) | David McMahon (co-director)
Producer
Jim Corbley
Editor
K.A. Miille
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 19, 2021
Release date
Sep 19, 2021 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 win & 2 nominations

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