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Muhammad Ali
American boxer and social activist (1942–2016)
For other uses, see Muhammad Ali (disambiguation).
"Cassius Clay" redirects here. For other people, see Cassius Marcellus Clay (disambiguation).
"I am the greatest" redirects here. For other uses, see I Am the Greatest (disambiguation).
Muhammad Ali (;[2] born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and social activist.[a] A global cultural icon, widely known by the epithet "the Greatest", he is frequently cited as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970, was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978, and was the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1979. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, he began training as an amateur boxer at age 12. At 18, he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics and turned professional later that year. He joined the Nation of Islam in the early 1960s, but later disavowed it in the mid-1970s. He won the world heavyweight championship, defeating Sonny Liston in
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Muhammad Ali
Not to be mistaken for the Muhammad Ali who became Muhammad Ali Pasha, Wali of Egypt and Sudan
Muhammad Ali | |
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| Born | January 17, 1942 Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | June 3, 2016 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
| Cause of death | septic shock |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Criminal penalty | Conviction overturned |
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an Americanboxer. He became one of the most famous boxers in the world with his "rope-a-dope" technique. He was also well known for his clever rhymes. In 1999, Ali was named "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustratedmagazine. He won the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship three times. Ali also won an Olympicgold medal for boxing during the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. Ali was also known as “The Greatest”.
Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He was named after his father, Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. but changed his name after converting to Islam according to the Nation of Islam in 1965. Because of his Islamic beliefs, Ali would not fight in the Vietnam War when the army tried drafting him. This made him an international figure