Muhammad Ali, heavyweight champion, buttons his lip as he appears before Illinois Athletic Commission in Chicago, Feb. 25, 1966. Previously, he?d said imminent army induction was unfair - touching off series of events leading to the commission reconsidering its sanction of Clay?s scheduled title defense later this month. (AP Photo)
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[Video] HBO Pays Tribute to Muhammad Ali’s Legacy

Ismael AbduSalaamby
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HBO salutes Muhammad Ali and legacy.
Muhammad Ali 1966
(AP Photo)

Saturday night on Boxing After Dark, HBO ended their telecast by paying tribute to the sport’s greatest personality — Muhammad Ali. Credit to HBO for being the first mainstream outlet I’ve seen to mention the Nation of Islam by name and the huge importance race and religion played in shaping Ali’s life and worldview.

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