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How did Muhammad Ali get his name?

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In 1964, the boxing legend who told the world he was “The Greatest” changed his name to Mohammad Ali, dubbing his former alias, Cassius Clay, “my slave name”. read more

Muhammad Ali's birthname was Cassius Marcellus Clay. Cassius' heritage was Irish (of the Grady clan) and African-American. His great grandfather, Abraham Grady married a freed slave, Odessa Grady Clay. read more

On March 6, 1964, Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad (1897-1975) bestowed on Clay the name of Muhammad Ali. Ali solidified his hold on the heavyweight championship by knocking out Liston in the first round of their rematch on May 25, 1965, and he defended his title eight more times. read more

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