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Stevenson famously turned down a chance to fight which heavyweight champion?
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The answer is Muhammad Ali, a legendary boxer who dominated the heavyweight division in the 1960s and 1970s. Stevenson, a celebrated amateur boxer, was offered the opportunity to face Ali professionally but declined, choosing instead to remain an amateur and compete in the Olympic Games. By opting to stay within the amateur ranks, Stevenson prioritized the amateur boxing circuit and the Olympic experience over a high-profile professional boxing career.
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