Forty years ago, the United States boycotted an Olympic Games for the first and, to date, only time. This is the story behind Muhammad Ali’s misguided attempt to drum up support around the world for President Jimmy Carter’s decision.
Part 1: The saga of the 1980 boycott | Part 2: The lives forever changed For a time, Muhammad Ali could take down any opponent inside a boxing ring.
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