After earning the championship, Clay converted his religion to Islam, which instigated conflict with his boxing career. He also abandoned his name that was given to his slave ancestors and adopted Muhammad Ali
Atapambana mpikisanowu, Clay anasitha  chipembedzo chake kukhala wachisilamu, zomwe zidayambitsa mikangano ndi ntchito yake ya nkhonya. Adasiyanso dzina lake lomwe adapatsidwa kwa makolo ake akapolo ndikukhala Muhammad Ali
