The legendary boxer, like his father, was originally named after a fascinating figure in the history of emancipation ...

On Feb. 25, 1964, young boxer vowed he would "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." He did just that for the next 52 ...

Muhammad Ali (56-5, 37 KOs); was born Cassius Clay on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, and rightfully earned the nickname “The Greatest”. During his prestigious career, there were memorable ...

Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay, emerged from humble beginnings in Louisville, Kentucky, where he began boxing at the age of 12. His journey to greatness began when he won a gold medal in ...

On Feb. 25, 1964, 22-year-old Cassius Clay won his first World Boxing Heavyweight Title.

Six months before shocking the world, changing his name, and becoming Muhammad Ali, a 21-year-old boxer recorded „Stand By Me“ in a Detroit studio.

On February 25, 1964, 22-year-old Muhammad Ali won his first world heavyweight boxing title. Liston was an overwhelming favorite, with the odds being 8-1. However, Ali ...

2018 — Norway’s Marit Bjoergen closes out a remarkable Olympic career, winning the gold medal in the women’s 30-kilometer mass start at the Pyeongchang Games. The 37-year-old Bjoergen is the only ...

Commemorations are being across Muhammad Ali's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan joins CBSN from outside the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville with more on the ...

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Feb. 25, 1964, a 22-year-old Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, became world heavyweight boxing champion for the first ...