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Cassius Clay (Ali) Makes His Professional Debut

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On this day, in 1960 after winning the gold medal in the 1960 Olympics, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (later he became Muhammad Ali) made his professional debut winning a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsake.

 

October 29, 1960

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