Muhammad Ali (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was a pro boxer and activist from the United States. He is frequently referred to as the finest heavyweight boxer of all time and goes by the moniker “The Greatest.” He is recognised as one of the most important sports figures of the 20th century. He was brought up in Louisville, Kentucky, and at the age of 12 he started boxing as a novice. At the 1960 Summer Olympics, he earned the gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the age of 18, and subsequently that year, he became a professional. He converted to Islam in 1961.
His highly known bouts with Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, the Thrilla in Manila, and his duel with George Foreman in The Rumble in the Jungle are just a few of the notable boxing contests in which he competed. At a period when most boxers let their handlers do the talking, Ali flourished in the limelight and gained notoriety for his outrageous and controversial persona.
In 1981, Ali stopped competing in boxing and devoted himself to activism, charities, and his faith. He announced his diagnosis of Parkinson’s syndrome in 1984, though he and his specialised doctors disputed this. Parkinson’s syndrome has been linked in some reports to injuries sustained during boxing. He continued to be a prominent global figure, but as his health declined and he was taken care of by his family, he made less public appearances in his latter years.
In this article, we will talk about Muhammad Ali’s life and achievements in this article. Career Statistics Some Interesting Personal Life Information That You Should Know About.
Muhammad Ali biography
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Real Name: Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.
Nickname: The Greatest, The Louisville Lip and The People’s Champion
Profession: Professional Boxer, Social Activist, Philanthropist, Author and Actor
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Former Coach/Mentor: Angelo Dundee
Nationality: American Bangladeshi
Ethnicity: African Americans
Net Worth: $50 Million
Muhammad Ali Physical Status:
Height:1.91m
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Weight:107Kg
Body Measurements: Chest (44 Inches), Waist (36 Inches), Biceps (14 Inches)
Eye colour: Black
Hair colour: Black
Muhammad AliPersonal Life:
Date of Birth: 17 January 1942
Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Date of Death: June 3, 2016 (aged 74)
Place of Death: Louisville, United States
School: Central High School
College: Not Known
Highest Educational Qualifications: Not Known
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Hobbies: Singing and Workout
Muhammad Ali family life
Mother’s Name: Odessa Grady Clay
Father’s Name: Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr.
Siblings Name: Rahman Ali (Brother)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name : Lonnie Ali, Veronica Porché Ali, Khalilah Ali and SonjiRoi
Children’s Name : Muhammad Ali Jr, AsaadAmin (Sons) Laila Ali, Hana Ali, RashedaAli, Maryum Ali, Jamillah Ali, KhaliahAli and Miya Ali (Daughters)
Muhammad AliAchievements
- His gold medal victory in the light heavyweight bracket (178-pound division) at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome was his best accomplishment as an amateur boxer.
- Muhammad Ali won the title of heavyweight boxer three times: in 1964, 1974, and 1978.
- Amateur Athletic Union Championships were twice won by Muhammad Ali in 1959 and 1960.
- In 1974, Muhammad Ali was chosen by the renowned American publication “Sports Illustrated” as the “Sportsman of the Year.”
- In 1974, Muhammad Ali was chosen as both the “International Press Athlete of the Year” and the “Athlete of the Year” by the Associated Press.
Here are some lesser-known facts about Muhammad Ali
- Muhammad Ali was given the name Cassius Marcellus Clay in honour of the abolitionist.
- When he was drafted in April 1967, Ali declined to fight in the Vietnam War because of his religious convictions. After being detained, his heavyweight championship and boxing licence were taken away.
- Less than five years after his retirement, Ali consented to make a special appearance at the inaugural WrestleMania in 1985.
- Ali created history once more in 1999 when he became the first boxer to ever be featured on a Wheaties box.
- The biography, which is based on Ali’s 1975 book, stars Ali as himself and follows the rise of his career from the 1960 Olympics to his well-known bout with George Foreman in 1974, also known as “The Rumble in the Jungle.”
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