Round One: The Greatest, Part 1
Boxer Cassius Clay rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Olympics. He turns professional, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1942, Cassius Clay rises from the world of amateur boxing to win gold at the 1960 Olympic Games. Following his Olympic success, Clay turns professional and moves to Miami to train with Angelo Dundee, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion.
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George Benson
Shadow Dancers (Album Version)
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Bo Diddley
Nursery Rhyme
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Cannonball Adderley Quintet
This Here
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John Coltrane
Giant Steps
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Otis Rush
Double Trouble
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Dexter Gordon
Tanya
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John Lee Hooker
Lonely Boy Boogie
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The Parkays
Get It
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Bo Diddley
Bucket
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Yasiin Bey
Ghetto Rock
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Ken Burns |
| Director | Sarah Burns |
| Director | David McMahon |
| Production Company | Florentine Films |