Zachary Martin Mrs. Walker English 10 2 February 2024 Muhammad Ali Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was known for his outstanding career in boxing, winning the Heavyweight Title of the World and holding this title for nine consecutive years. He was the oldest boxer to defend the title. Throughout his career, he fought some of the biggest names in the sport. He had many great career fights, but one of his greatest involved his religious endeavors. His career brought him much fame, and he earned many awards. His life was full of challenges, but through the struggle and perseverance, he made a name for himself, one that will be remembered: Muhammad Ali. Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 17, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs.
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Cassius did a spectacular job of avoiding the punches thrown by Liston, and finally, in the sixth round, his eyes began to clear up. After the sixth, the commentator started to scream into his microphone, “Cassius Clay is the new Heavyweight Champion of the World.” Liston forfeited, later explaining he injured his shoulder and felt he couldn’t continue (139). After this victory began the Vietnam War, and with it came the draft. Due to religious reasons, the newly named Muhammid Ali refused to join the army. After many legal disputes, the title of heavyweight Champion was stripped, and he was banned from the professional boxing league for three years (Dahleen Glanton). During Muhammad's exile, he chose to take a deeper dive into his religion. He also didn’t want this mark on his record because he believed his stance on not going to war was justified, so he took it to court. In 1971, the Supreme Court finally overturned his conviction, and he was able to return to the boxing industry (Dave Zirin). Muhammid returned to the ring in late October of 1970. Then, on March 8, 1971, he got the chance to regain the heavyweight title in a fight between him and Joe
Cassius did a spectacular job of avoiding the punches thrown by Liston, and finally, in the sixth round, his eyes began to clear up. After the sixth, the commentator started to scream into his microphone, “Cassius Clay is the new Heavyweight Champion of the World.” Liston forfeited, later explaining he injured his shoulder and felt he couldn’t continue (139). After this victory began the Vietnam War, and with it came the draft. Due to religious reasons, the newly named Muhammid Ali refused to join the army. After many legal disputes, the title of heavyweight Champion was stripped, and he was banned from the professional boxing league for three years (Dahleen Glanton). During Muhammad's exile, he chose to take a deeper dive into his religion. He also didn’t want this mark on his record because he believed his stance on not going to war was justified, so he took it to court. In 1971, the Supreme Court finally overturned his conviction, and he was able to return to the boxing industry (Dave Zirin). Muhammid returned to the ring in late October of 1970. Then, on March 8, 1971, he got the chance to regain the heavyweight title in a fight between him and Joe