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Muhammad Ali/Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.

This person grows up in Louisville, Kentucky, with a strong nuclear and external family. He becomes a famous boxer and activist.

Lucius (Lucky) Wakely

This individual narrates each of the “Rounds” sections of the book. He wants to be a writer.

Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr.

This person has two sons. He wanted to be an artist, but he had to become a sign painter instead because of Jim Crow laws.

Odessa “Bird” Clay

This person has two sons. She cleans rich people’s homes for four dollars a day.

Rudy Clay

This person has an older brother. He often trains to box with his brother.

Granddaddy Herman

This person teaches his grandsons through stories and advice. His son and grandson are named after a white man who freed slaves.

Joe Martin

This person runs the Columbia Boxing Gym.

Teenie Clark

This individual has...

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