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Muhammad Ali paved the way for Black Muslims in sports

By Mo Barnes
Jun 06, 2016
7:44 am

Bernard Hopkins

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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Muhammad Ali paved the way for Black Muslims in sports

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