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Ali: The Key Fights, 1963-1967

Ready for Charley Powell

Ready for Charley Powell

Cassius Clay (soon to rename himself Muhammad Ali) warms up in his locker room on the night of his January 24, 1963 fight against Charley Powell. Clay won on a knockout in the third round.

In this photo: Muhammad Ali

Photo: James Drake/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Jan 24, 1963
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