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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.
Because Clay was a Slave name.
Clay converted to Islam and changed his name from Cassius Clay, which he called his "slave name", to Muhammad Ali.
The famous heavy weight boxer changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
1964, shortly after winning the world title for the first time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali
To express black power- APEX
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What is Muhammad real name?
Casius Clay
What is Muhammad's real name?
Casius Clay
Mohammed ali former name?
Casius Clay
What nicknames does Cassie Ventura go by?
Cassie Ventura goes by Cassie, and Casius Clay.
Who raised Muhammad Ali when he was a child?
Muhammad Ali was raised by his father, Casius Clay, Sr., and his mother Odessa O'Grady Clay.
What does the name casius mean?
gay and bisexual
Who was Black amateur boxer Steve applebury in 1972?
"Boxer" as he is known, currently lives in Cincinnati, OH. In the late 50's, he fought and lost to Casius Clay.
What name did Cassius Clay first change his name to?
Muhammed Ali
Caesar told Anthony He has a lean and hungry look such men are dangerous who was he referring to and Why?
Casius because Caesar feared Casius's ambition.
What did Cassius clay change his name to Muhammad Ali?
In 1963, Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
Why did Muhammad Ali change his name?
to convert to Islam and it is not taught in all schools.
Why did change his name from Cassius clay to muhhamad ali?
He believed Cashes Clay was a sort of a slave name.
