Boxer who refused the draft (3)

I believe the answer is:

ali

(Other definitions for ali that I've seen before include "Old fighter" , "Muslim name" , "Cassius Clay became Muhammad ..." , "Mohammed . . . (boxer)" , "Muhammad --, US boxer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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