the fatal friendship between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X
In 1962, few thought that Cassius Clay would become the heavyweight champion of the world. But Malcolm X saw his potential, not just for boxing greatness, but as a means of spreading the Nation of Islam's message. The two became fast friends, keeping their interactions secret from the press for fear of jeopardizing Clay's career. Malcolm molded Cassius Clay into Mohammad Ali, helping him become an international symbol of Black pride and Black independence. Soon, however, their friendship would sour, with disastrous and far-reaching consequences.
