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Muhammad Ali (/ ɑː ˈ l iː /; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "the Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
- Sonny Liston
- Joe Frazier
- George Foreman
- Leon Spinks
- Larry Holmes
- Grandchildren
After winning gold at the 1960 Olympics, Ali took out British heavyweight champion Henry Cooper in 1963. He then knocked out Sonny Listonon February 25, 1964, to become the heavyweight champion of the world.
On March 8, 1971, Ali took on Joe Frazierin what has been called the “Fight of the Century.” Frazier and Ali went toe-to-toe for 14 rounds before Frazier dropped Ali with a vicious left hook in the 15th. Ali recovered quickly, but the judges awarded the decision to Frazier, handing Ali his first professional loss after 31 wins. After suffering a lo...
Another legendary Ali fight took place on October 30, 1974, against undefeated heavyweight champion George Foreman. Billed as the “Rumble in the Jungle,” the bout was organized by promoter Don King and held in Kinshasa, Zaire. For once, Ali was seen as the underdog to the younger, massive Foreman, but he silenced his critics with a masterful perfor...
After losing his title to Leon Spinks on February 15, 1978, Ali defeated him months later in a rematch on September 15. Ali became the first boxer to win the heavyweight championship three times.
Following a brief retirement, Ali returned to the ring to face Larry Holmes on October 2, 1980, but was overmatched against the younger champion. Following one final loss in 1981, to Trevor Berbick, the boxing great retired from the sport at age 39. Ali was married four times and had nine children, including two children—daughters Miya and Khaliah—...
Rasheda’s son Nico Walsh Ali became a boxer like his grandfather and aunt. In 2021, he signed a deal with legendary Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, who promoted 27 of Muhammad Ali’s bouts. He won his first eight professional fights, according to database BoxRec. Nico’s brother, Biaggio Ali Walsh, was a star football running back, helping lead national ...
Muhammad Ali rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most famous men in the world. Ali’s complexity matched the spirit of the tumultuous 1960s. He was at once a boxing titan, a civil rights warrior, an anti-war protester, and a charismatic celebrity.
Jun 5, 2016 · Outspoken, flawed, principled - Muhammad Ali was a sporting great whose impact extended far beyond the boxing ring, writes Tom Fordyce.
Jun 4, 2016 · By Tim Dahlberg Associated Press. June 4, 2016. He was fast of fist and foot — lip, too — a heavyweight champion who promised to shock the world and did. He floated. He stung. Mostly he thrilled,...
Jun 15, 2021 · Religion: Islam. Most known for: Winning the heavyweight title three times; civil rights and social activism, and anti-war activism. Famous Awards: Boxing Hall of Fame (Inducted in 1990), Presidential Medal of Freedom (2005) Boxing record: 56 wins and 5 losses and 37 knockouts. Alias: The Greatest, The People’s Champion.
Sep 14, 2017 · Muhammad Ali, the boxer who changed the world for black America. Jonathan Eig. Sep 14, 2017 – 11.00pm. Miami, 1964. A long black Cadillac glides past waving palm trees and stops in front of the ...
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