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Explore Ali’s challenges, confrontations, comebacks and triumphs through recordings of his own voice. The two-part documentary paints an intimate portrait of a man who was a beacon of hope for oppressed people around the world and, in his later years, was recognized as a global citizen and a symbol of humanity and understanding.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
What's My Name | Muhammad Ali is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, and HBO Max (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Explore Ali’s challenges, confrontations, comebacks and triumphs through recordings of his own voice. The two-part documentary paints an intimate portrait of a man who was a beacon of hope for oppressed people around the world and, in his later years, was recognized as a global citizen and a symbol of humanity and understanding.
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Episode 1
The early boxing career of Cassius Clay includes a gold medal win at the 1960 Olympics in Rome; after converting to Islam, Clay changes his name to Muhammad Ali; Ali is stripped of his heavyweight title for refusing induction into the military.
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Episode 2
Ali becomes the first three-time heavyweight champion of the world, but the toll of so many historic ring encounters starts to show; "The Greatest" travels the globe as a goodwill ambassador, philanthropist and activist.
Where to watch What's My Name | Muhammad AliEpisode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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