Muhammad Ali
Round Four: The Spell Remains - Part Two
Season 1 Episode 8 of 8
The conclusion of the documentary about the boxer and activist reveals how he retired from fighting in 1981 at the age of 39, before being diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1984. The programme examines how he continued to travel the world spreading his Islamic faith, becoming a symbol of peace and hope, as well as his final two fights and his famous lighting of the Olympic torch at the 1996 Olympics
Muhammad Ali airs on TG4 at 12:20 AM, Friday 11 July. (Subtitles, repeat.)
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Ken Burns
Director
Sarah Burns
Director
David McMahon
Director