Muhammad Ali paved the way for Black Muslims in sports

 Bernard Hopkins

Bernard-Hopkins (Photo Credit: Twitter-@BernardHopkins)
Bernard-Hopkins (Photo Credit: Twitter-@BernardHopkins)

Sport: Boxing

Hopkins was sentenced to 18 years for an armed robbery at the age of 17. During his bid, Hopkins discovered his love of boxing and also converted to Islam. He turned pro upon his release in 1988.

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