As a result of Refusing his army induction, Ali was arrested for draft evasion, and faced a potential 5 years in prison along with a 10,000 dollar fine.
But the worst punishment of all, banned from boxing for three years. Ali managed to stay out of prison, as his case was appealed . Because of this he was able to return to fighting on October 26th. he won the fight after three rounds, knocking out Jerry Quarry. Later that year, Ali fought Joe Frazier, in ¨the fight of the century¨, and lost in the 15th round. This was Muhammad Ali´s first loss of his career. That same year, the Supreme Court overturned the case of Ali evading the draft. He continued to fight for a couple more years, and eventually retired. never having to go to the army.
But the worst punishment of all, banned from boxing for three years. Ali managed to stay out of prison, as his case was appealed . Because of this he was able to return to fighting on October 26th. he won the fight after three rounds, knocking out Jerry Quarry. Later that year, Ali fought Joe Frazier, in ¨the fight of the century¨, and lost in the 15th round. This was Muhammad Ali´s first loss of his career. That same year, the Supreme Court overturned the case of Ali evading the draft. He continued to fight for a couple more years, and eventually retired. never having to go to the army.