Forced to give up on boxing, what sports legend got a second chance in the ring and ended up becoming the heavy weight champion of the world?

MonkeyOnALeash

"Soon after becoming heavyweight champion, Ali decided to change his religion and joined the Nation of Islam (Black Muslims), taking the Muslim name "Muhammad Ali." The Vietnam War then interrupted Ali's career. In 1967, he was inducted into the military, but he refused to serve, saying his religious beliefs forbade him to fight. While some Americans praised Ali for risking prison to stand up for his beliefs, others called him a draft dodger and traitor. The government charged him with violating the Selective Service Act; his titles were taken from him; and he was not allowed to box." http://novaonline.nvcc.edu/eli/evans/his135/events/ali98.htm Aug 09 07, 6:48 AM

rainbow66

The answer actually is Sultan Ibragimov. Aug 09 07, 9:47 PM