Text and photographs tell the story of heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay, who changed his name to Muhammad Ali when he became a Muslim. Describes his controversial career in which he was stripped of his title and boxing license when he refused to be inducted into the army during the Vietnam War and later regained the heavyweight championship.

The greatest -- Dreams of glory -- Sting like a bee -- Don't call me Cassius -- A different fight -- People's champion -- The comeback -- Calling it quits -- I ain't dead yet!