Heavyweight champ dubbed “The Greatest” Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
2. the fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites; he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad; after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HEAVYWEIGHT (noun)
1. a person of exceptional importance and reputation
2. a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
GREATEST (adjective)
1. highest in quality

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