Cassius X

The Transformation of Muhammad Ali

Stuart Cosgrove

• Publisher: Lawrence Hill Books
• eBook ISBN:
  9781641603577
• Year: 2020

Witness the making of a legend in this gripping biographical history. Before he was Muhammad Ali, he was Cassius X. This is the story of the twelve months in Miami when Cassius Clay trained for the fight that would bring him global fame: his world heavyweight title fight against Sonny Liston in February 1964.

Explore the transformation of Cassius Clay as he navigates the changing landscape of America in the 1960s. Discover his relationships with Malcolm X and Sam Cooke, and his immersion in the Nation of Islam. Uncover the roots of soul music and the cultural forces that shaped a champion.

Cassius X is for readers who want to understand:

• The early life of Muhammad Ali
• The intersection of sports, religion, and politics
• The cultural context of the 1960s
• The roots of soul music

Get ready to witness the making of a legend.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Miami: Where Neon Goes to Die
• Detroit: Detroit Red and the Sound of Young America
• Philadelphia: The Guy with the Goods
• New York: The Winter of Boxing
• London: Scandal in Soho
• Miami: The Fight That Changed America
• Requiem
• Boxing and Soul: A Playlist
• Bibliography