Amer and Eddie Mustafa Muhammad discuss religion in sport and life

Amer and Eddie Mustafa Muhammad discuss religion in sport and life

By Jody Kohn

While Amer was in Las Vegas for training, he had the opportunity to spend some time with former boxing champion and current trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad.  Formerly Eddie Gregory, Muhammad converted to Islam at the peak of his career and has maintained his deep conviction ever since.

Here is what they had to say about what it is like to be a Muslim in combat sports.

 

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