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Muhammad Ali, Professional Boxer

 

Muhammad Ali first won the world heavyweight championship title in 1964 but was stripped of it three years later after he refused induction into the army. Ali regained the title in 1974 and in 1978, making him the first boxer to become world heavyweight champion three times.

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Muhammad Ali at a Glance 

Muhammad Ali biography and other important facts.

Muhammad AliMuhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942) is a retired American boxer and former three-time World Heavyweight Champion and winner of an Olympic Light-heavyweight gold medal. In 1999, Ali was crowned "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustrated and the BBC.


Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He was named after his father, Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr., who was named for the 19th century Muhammad Aliabolitionist and politician Cassius Clay. Ali changed his name after joining the Nation of Islam in 1964 and subsequently converted to Islam in 1975.


Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942. His father, Clay Sr., painted billboards and signs, and his mother, Odessa Grady Clay, was a household domestic. Although Clay Sr. was a Methodist, he allowed Odessa to bring up both Clay boys as Baptists.


Ali dropped out of Louisville Central High, a local basketball power, finishing 369th of 391 seniors in the class of 1960, and often traveling to fight on weekends. A principal named Atwood argued in his favor, stating to his colleagues that the boy should be given a Certificate of Attendance, given that "...one day he'll be making more money than everyone in this room." See Muhammad Ali.

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Muhammad Ali Pictures on Flickr 

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poddys

A nice tribute to a really great guy. From being a cocky young champ, he grew into a very nice considerate caring guy. Lived close to him in Indiana (he lives in Southern Michigan) but never had the chance to meet him.

Posted May 11, 2008

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Great lens. I have created a Muhmammad Ali forum for the purposes of discussion and debate about Boxing's greatest exponent. I'd be honoured if you'd click here to check it out.

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Tom

Posted December 09, 2007

ShawnsBidness

Wonderful lens on a great man. Violent in the ring but so kind outside of it. Thanks for portraying him on this lens.

Posted October 23, 2007

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