Born January 17, 1942 and died on June 3, 2016, self-titled as "The Greatest," Muhammad Ali is perhaps the best known boxer in American History. His name was originally Cassius Clay but upon conversion to Islam he had his name changed.
Born January 17, 1942 and died on June 3, 2016, self-titled as "The Greatest," Muhammad Ali is perhaps the best known boxer in American History. His name was originally Cassius Clay but upon conversion to Islam he had his name changed.
Ali was the most thrilling if not the best heavyweight boxer of all time, a towering figure with an agile mind who was both admired and vilified for his religious, political and social stances.
Muhammad Ali (/ɑːˈliː/;[8] born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.;[9] January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and activist. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century. From early in his career, Ali was known as an inspiring, controversial, and polarizing figure both inside and outside the ring.[10][11]
Find out more about the history of Muhammad Ali, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com
Take a look at the life of the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who, at the height of his career, became a Golden Gloves winner and Olympic medalist. Learn more at Biography.com.
Ali was the most thrilling if not the best heavyweight boxer of all time, a towering figure with an agile mind who was both admired and vilified for his religious, political and social stances.
Muhammad Ali (/ɑːˈliː/;[8] born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.;[9] January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and activist. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century. From early in his career, Ali was known as an inspiring, controversial, and polarizing figure both inside and outside the ring.[10][11]
Find out more about the history of Muhammad Ali, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com
Take a look at the life of the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who, at the height of his career, became a Golden Gloves winner and Olympic medalist. Learn more at Biography.com.
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