Muhammad Ali

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 The best boxer in the world

 

 Ali in 1967

Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.

January 17, 1942

Louisville, Kentucky, u.S.

Died June 3, 2016 (age seventy four)

Scottsdale, Arizona, america

Resting location Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville

Monument

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Us of a of Citizenship

US Bangladesh[2]

Schooling center Secondary faculty (1958)

Spouse

Sanji Roy

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​(male, 1964; various 1966)​

Belinda Boyd

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​(male, 1967; specific in 1977)​

Veronica Polche Ali

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​(master in 1977; regularly in 1986)​

Yolanda Williams

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​(born in 1986)​

Nine-12 months-olds, consisting of Laila (see below)

Mother and father

Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr.

Odessa Grady Clay

Related

Rahman Ali (brother)

Archer Alexander (tremendous-awesome-first-rate-grandfather)

Nico Ali Walsh (grandson)

Complete listing of Awards

Boxing career

Statistical data

Nick name

Largest

Grasp of the human beings

Louisville lip

Weight heavyweight

Height 191 cm (6 toes 3 in)[3]

As much as seventy eight inches (198 cm)[3] 

Orthodox mindset

 

Boxing document

General battles 61

Win fifty six

Gained with 37 KOs

 loss five

The beginning 

 

 

Stolen bike accident and the beginning of the road

In the twelfth year, Cassius Clay had a pivotal, defining event that changed his life forever. After his bike was stolen, the police officer Martin Joe named the thief, and that officer was also a boxing coach. Muhammad told Ali Clay the officer who was angry and wanted to beat the thief. He does not advise young Muhammad Ali then to learn how to fight before trying to take on anyone. This encounter led Muhammad Ali to start thinking about the future, and the coach actually began training under Martin Johnson at Columbia Gym in Louisville.

 As a young African American in a segregated community, Clay faced a crisis of limited resources as well as difficulty in accessing training facilities. Despite these challenges, Muhammad Ali remained tirelessly dedicated to training, honing his skills under the guidance of his coach, Joe Martin, where he learned the fundamentals of boxing and developed his unique style that relied on speed and agility.

Clay's talents as a fighter were quickly taken for granted, as he was faster than other fighters of his size and possessed an uncanny ability to deflect punches. As an amateur, Muhammad Ali fought 105 matches, won 100 and lost only 5! His impressive record and multiple Gold Gloves titles make him one of the top amateur light heavyweights in the world.

Despite his family's initial opposition to the boxing career, Muhammad Ali stuck to his guns. In 1960, when he was 18, Muhammad Ali traveled to Rome, Italy to compete in the Summer Olympics, where he won light heavyweight Olympic gold in boxing. The youngest boxer in Olympic history to win a gold medal. Thus began the storied career of one of the most famous and influential sports figures in history.

The beginning of his professional career

After winning the gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Clay decided to turn professional. His career began with a string of victories, most of which were by knockouts. Muhammad Ali's unorthodox boxing style, which involved raising his hands and relying on his speed and agility, baffled all opponents who faced him. He was also known for his pre-fight self-promotion and talking about the round in which he expected to eliminate his opponents.

Thanks to Clay's impressive performance in the ring, he soon had a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. On February 25, 1964, Clay faced World Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston. Despite losing at first 7-1, Clay achieved an amazing surprise by returning to the match, eventually defeating Sonny Liston, and then crowning him as a new heavyweight champion at the age of 22.

Converting to Islam

 Muhammad Ali was not only a legendary boxer but also a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement, and his conversion to Islam in the 1960s marked a major turning point in his personal and professional career. In the early 1960s, Cassius Clay befriended the so-called "Nation of Islam," founded by prominent activist Malcolm X, a group dedicated to the empowerment and protection of African Americans Americans' religious and political organization.

n February 25, 1964, shortly after defeating Sonny Liston for the World Heavyweight Championship, Clay announced his conversion to Islam. On March 6, 1964, he changed his name from Cassius to Muhammad Ali, given to him by his spiritual mentor and Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad. The decision sparked a controversy in American society, with some seeing his conversion as a political statement while others saw it as a true expression of his religious beliefs. Despite differences of opinion, Ali's conversion to Islam and name change was a major turning point in his life and career.

 

The influence of Islam on his professional and personal life

As a new Muslim, Muhammad Ali began advocating for the civil rights of black people in America and speaking out about racial injustice using his media platform as a world-famous athlete to raise awareness of the issue.

In addition, Muhammad Ali's conversion to Islam affected his personal life, as he adopted a more modest lifestyle, and was keen to form a good family, becoming an exemplary husband and father, and his faith remained an essential aspect of his identity throughout his life. Muhammad Ali has always defended and shed light on Islam in Western society, which made everyone respect his beliefs.

  

Title defenses and rivalries

As the heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali has defended his title multiple times against tough opponents. One of his most famous rivalries was his match with Joe Frazier which was dubbed the "Fight of the Century" as both were undefeated before and the anticipation for the match was immense. On March 8, 1971, in a hard-fought battle, Frazier emerged victorious from the match, losing Muhammad Ali to his first professional loss.

On January 28, 1974, Ali was reclaimed as an athlete in a rematch against Fraser. A brutal fight took place in the Philippines on October 1, 1975, in which Ali emerged victorious after knocking down Fraser, leading to the fight being stopped before the final round. This marked the end of their three matches.

1974's legendary "Random in the Jungle" bout against George Foreman was a defining moment for Clay. Employing his crafty "double rope" tactic, Clay faked vulnerability, allowing Foreman to pummel him until exhaustion set in. Seizing the opportunity, Clay struck back, toppling Foreman in the eighth round and clinching the win.

 

 

Vietnam War and stripping him of titles

 

 Participating in the Vietnam War, Muhammad Ali was drafted into the army in 1966, but his convictions against the conflict compelled him to decline, resulting in his arrest, loss of his boxing titles, and the revocation of his boxing license.

It was a tough time for Muhammad Ali when he was prohibited from boxing at the peak of his athletic success for three and a half years. His age of 25 made it all the more challenging to endure missing out on playing during this time period. Even though his conviction was eventually overturned by the US Supreme Court in 1971, he was still sidelined for almost four years of his athletic career, a significant setback.

Muhammad Ali gave many speeches around the country explaining his opposition to the Vietnam War on moral grounds. As a result, Muhammad Ali became a symbol of the anti-war movement, and his stances on the war transformed him into more than just an athlete, as he became a cultural icon and social activist. Ali's position on the Vietnam War was controversial at the time, especially among his fans who felt he should be grateful for the opportunities the country gave him, but Clay's position was clear and firm. After returning to boxing with the triumph of his principles, Ali became one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century, a role model for how standing up for moral principles and positions is far more important than personal benefits.

The legacy of Muhammad Ali 

Muhammad Ali's professional and personal career and achievements as the World Heavyweight Champion have left an indelible mark on the sport of boxing. His unorthodox style and ability to take down all opponents - as well as his noble personal attitude - have made him a symbol of greatness in and out of the ring.

Muhammad Ali passed away in 2016 leaving behind a great legacy not only because of his boxing skills, but also because of his strong and daring personality. He was always true to his beliefs and was not afraid to defend them, which made him an example of courage, strength and determination to succeed.