Muhammad Ali’s original name is Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. He was born on January seventeen, 1942, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. died June 3, 2016, Scottsdale, Arizona. Ali was a professional boxer and social activist. He is a fighter, challenger, and a leader. Ali grew up in the American South in segregated public facilities. His father; Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr supported a wife and two sons. His mother Odessa Grady Clay was a householder. At the age of twelve Ali started boxing under the tutelage of Louisville policeman Joe Martin. Ali was the first fighter to win the world heavyweight championship on three separate occasions he successfully defended his title nineteen times. He won a gold metal in the 175 pound division at the 1960 olympic game in Rome. He dominated boxing for three years. He won eighteen fights
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On Feb 25, 1964, he challenged Sonny Liston for the heavyweight championship of the world. Then on March 6, 1964, Clay took the name Muhammad Ali which was given by him by his spiritual mentor, Elijah Muhammad. In May 25, 1965, rematch against Liston, he emerged with a 1st round K.O. victory. On November 14, 1966, Ali fought Cleveland Williams. April 28, 1967, refused induction into the U.S army. He went to prison for five years for refusing. Ali died at the age of 74 he was not just an athlete that embodied his life he shaped them. Ali was one of the most famous man on Earth. Ali was also a reminder of what boxing has lost. Clay was ranked 376th out of 391 students at Louisville Central High School. He set a outstanding record when he retired at the age of 39 year old, with a record of 56 wins, five loses and 37 K.O. He then later became a olympic champion. Ali was not to be mistaken for a political leader or a thinker, but he had political importance as a symbol, of refusal, of black pride. The story of Muhammad Ali will long outlast the sport he took
On Feb 25, 1964, he challenged Sonny Liston for the heavyweight championship of the world. Then on March 6, 1964, Clay took the name Muhammad Ali which was given by him by his spiritual mentor, Elijah Muhammad. In May 25, 1965, rematch against Liston, he emerged with a 1st round K.O. victory. On November 14, 1966, Ali fought Cleveland Williams. April 28, 1967, refused induction into the U.S army. He went to prison for five years for refusing. Ali died at the age of 74 he was not just an athlete that embodied his life he shaped them. Ali was one of the most famous man on Earth. Ali was also a reminder of what boxing has lost. Clay was ranked 376th out of 391 students at Louisville Central High School. He set a outstanding record when he retired at the age of 39 year old, with a record of 56 wins, five loses and 37 K.O. He then later became a olympic champion. Ali was not to be mistaken for a political leader or a thinker, but he had political importance as a symbol, of refusal, of black pride. The story of Muhammad Ali will long outlast the sport he took