>...is be dominant competitively and outspoken when not
>competing
>
>The template is and always will be Ali. Vociferous in his
>criticism of Vietnam and racism and a vicious competitor
>inside the ring. I truly believe he’s the best citizen our
>country ever had.

Ali was stripped of his title, his boxing license, and was sentenced to prison. Gave up some of the prime years of his career and was probably the most hated man in America for a time

he didn't just dominate in the ring and speak his mind (unless i'm misunderstanding what you're saying)