There was a great piece on NPR yesterday, a reminiscence by the
author of 'The Tao of Muhammed Ali,' who as a young man actually
got in the ring with him once. I'm sure it's available on their
web site. (www.npr.org) Well worth a listen.

Heck, I remember when he was 'Cassius Clay' and when Howard
Cosell refused to use his new name. Then later on the two became
terrific friends, though they continued to play at being at
odds.