Claressa Shields, Middleweight, 165 lbs.

Men have boxed at the Games for more than a century, but now women are getting their turn, too. Peter Hapak photographed the contenders for the women’s U.S. Olympic team for the new issue of TIME. See more here.

Steve Schapiro–courtesy of Fahey/Klein Gallery

On his 70th birthday, TIME presents 70 iconic images (and one for good luck!) of the boxing legend and Civil Rights activist, as athletes, celebrities and photographers recall their favorite memories of The Greatest. See more here. 

On the 30th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s final bout, TIME looks back on one of his greatest victories, through the work of Magnum photographer Abbas. See more here.