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Cassius Clay And Malcolm X

Cassius Clay And Malcolm X

MARCH 1964 - MIAMI: Black Muslim leader Malcolm X (L) behind soda fountain training his camera on tux-clad Cassius Clay (now Muhammad Ali) (R) sitting at counter surrounded by jubilant fans after he beat Sonny Liston for the heavyweight championship of the world.

In this photo: Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X

Photo: Bob Gomel/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Mar 01, 1964