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FILE--Muhammad Ali, left, and Will Smith pose with poised fists at the premiere of the film "Ali," in this file photo taken Dec. 12, 2001, at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Smith, one of three black actors nominated for major Academy Awards, portrayed the legendary boxer in the film. Oscar nominations for Halle Berry (``Monster's Ball''), Smith (``Ali'') and Denzel Washington (``Training Day'') mark the first time in 29 years that three blacks have competed in the lead-acting categories. (AP Photo/Rene Macura, File)