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That famous Muslim athlete, Muhammad Ali (Original Post) malaise Jun 2019 OP
I have no idea what you are referring to, M ProudLib72 Jun 2019 #1
ROFL malaise Jun 2019 #2
Let me clarify that he was sentenced to five years in prison but malaise Jun 2019 #3
He was also stripped of his Heavyweight Boxing Title for his refusal to be drafted. Arkansas Granny Jun 2019 #4
Yes indeed malaise Jun 2019 #5

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3. Let me clarify that he was sentenced to five years in prison but
Wed Jun 5, 2019, 03:16 PM
Jun 2019

Last edited Wed Jun 5, 2019, 03:47 PM - Edit history (1)

he was no chicken hawk lying draft dodger now making up excuses.

In 1967, Muhammad Ali refused to be drafted into the army due to religious objections against the Vietnam War. He was sentenced to prison for 5 years but was able to stay outside on appeal.

Thanks my brethren Winstars

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