Central Idea The article Boxer Rebellion, by Dalton Ross tells how Muhammad Ali refuses to join the army after being drafted. Muhammad Ali was named the greatest and most entertaining athlete. People no longer thought of him as that when he refused to step forward when his name was called during the induction. Many think that was a huge mistake and hurt his career. Muhammad Ali couldn’t fight for another three and a half years after five years in prison. During the trial, Muhammad Ali stood up for what he believed in no matter the cost. This central idea is expressed through conflict. Muhammad Ali was expressing what he believed in while refusing to get drafted for the army. In the article it said, “The verdict had the potential to cost
