Through the 60s, 70s and 80s Muhammad Ali became a household name. He was a man driven by his ambition to be the best and went on to become one of the greatest boxers of all time, a sporting legend that to this day is loved throughout the world. This documentary takes a look at the life and times of one of the greatest sportsmen of all time, from his amateur boxing career and Olympic gold through to his legendary fights with Henry Cooper, Sonny Liston, George Foreman and Joe Frazier. Also included are archive news interviews with Ali throughout his career. Ali is now highly regarded for the skills he displayed in the ring and the values he exemplified outside of it - religious freedom, racial justice and the triumph of principle over expedience.