Friday, January 28 at 9pm
Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)
Boxer Cassius Clay rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Olympics. He turns professional, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion. In 1964, he upsets Sonny Liston to become heavyweight champion.
Friday, February 4 at 9pm
Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)
Cassius Clay publicly joins the Nation of Islam and takes the name Muhammad Ali. When he refuses induction into the Army, he is stripped of his title and forced into exile. After three years he returns to the ring, but he’s lost a step.
Friday, February 11 at 9pm
Round Three: The Rivalry (1970-1974)
Muhammad Ali battles his fiercest rival, Joe Frazier, and the U.S. government, as he attempts to regain the heavyweight title. He first loses to and then defeats Frazier, but to become champion again, he will have to beat George Foreman.
Friday, February 18 at 9pm
Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)
Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth. After retiring in 1981, he travels the world spreading his Islamic faith, and becomes a symbol of peace and hope.
Critics agree Muhammad Ali is can't-miss television.
A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns & David McMahon
Originally aired in September, 2021, Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans throughout the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.
All of us have memories to reflect upon which reveal insights into how we became who we are today. The Ali Center's Red Bike Moment © seeks to celebrate Ali's legacy by capturing these stories. In partnership with The Ali Center and WETA, Maryland Public Television is inviting individuals to share the stories of the most influential moment in their life. Help us celebrate what would have been Ali's 80th birthday, by sharing your story.
A panel of experts will discuss the legacy of Muhammad Ali and how being an athlete has molded them into leaders, not only in their sports but also in their communities.
