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Cassius Clay changed his name after converting to Islam. He announced that he was a Black Muslim and changed his name to Muhammad Ali instead of Cassius Clay.

To express Black Power(Apex)

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Cassius clay changed his name to Mohammad ali after he embraced Islam.

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Why did Muhammad Ali change his name?

to convert to Islam and it is not taught in all schools.


What did Cassius clay change his name to Muhammad Ali?

In 1963, Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali.


What was Muhammad alis name?

Cassius Clay


Which boxer's real name is Cassius Clay?

first, he changed it to Cassius x, then to Muhammad ali.


What is Muhammad Ali's full name?

Muhammad Ali real name is Cassius Marcelo us Clay.


What was Muhammad Ali's name before he before he changed it?

He was originally named Cassius Clay.


What was Muhammad's Ali's previous name?

Cassius Clay


What is Cassius clay name after he changed it?

Muhammad Ali


What was muhammad ali birth name?

Cassius Clay


Which heavyweight champion is known as Cassius clay?

Muhammad Ali. This is the name taken on by Cassius Clay when he converted to Islam.


Why did Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali?

Cassius Clay changed his name after converting to Islam. He announced that he was a Black Muslim and changed his name to Muhammad Ali instead of Cassius Clay. To express Black Power(Apex)


Why did Casius Clay change his name?

while he converted to Islam before his first fight with liston, it wasn't until shortly afterward he announced his conversion, and his name change, first to Cassius x and then to Muhammad ali.