U.S. Olympic Team Tribute To Muhammad Ali

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This video tribute to 1960 gold medalist Muhammad Ali was played at Team USA's 2012 Benefit Gala held the night before the Olympics opened. Although there is some audio manipulation, it highlights how downright lyrical his boasts always were. Produced by Steve Porter. -via The Daily What

I remember when, immediately after receiving his draft notice, Cassius Clay suddenly became a Muslim and claimed exemption from military service.
I have always wondered what happened to the poor guy who was drafted in place of this draft dodger. Was he wounded or killed?

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