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In the boxing world, it is widely know that Muhammad Ali is one of the most celebrated athletes of the 20th century. However, many are not aware of the role this legendary man had in one of the most controversial boxing matches in history. In 1965, Ali was set to fight another famous heavyweight by the name of Sonny Liston II but as soon as the fight began the audience was stunned at what had occurred. Ali had managed to catch Liston in the chin with a solid right hand jab causing Liston to…

Muhammad Ali is recognized today as one of the greatest athletes of all time, but during his lifetime he accomplished other more impressive achievements while also upholding the same values that many Americans hold dear today. These values include his athletic prowess, and all of his work that he did for civil rights. Ali is most well known for his outstanding boxing career that boasted a 56-0-5 record. Americans are well known for their infatuation with sports, especially “American-made”…

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…

There are many people who believe boxing is a noble sport. However, equally as many deem it as a glorification of human savagery. Two people consistently bludgeoning one another fits the critique, but that critique is incomplete. Everlast released a commercial with a powerful and well-executed message. The video begins with a boy–who possesses a passion for boxing–running through a poor South African neighborhood. It then transitions to a gym where he trains under a rigorous routine. After a…

Thesis During the 1960’s and 70’s the United States became involved in the Vietnam War which lasted over 2 decades. This war divided American society because some wanted to fight communism and others wanted the Vietnamese people to decide for themselves. Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam war highlighted the conflict in society over the Vietnam war. Ali thought it would be better to stay in jail than to go to the Vietnam war and kill innocent Vietnamese. He refused to compromise…

The Cinderella Man is a movie that is based on the true story of a boxer in the middle of the Great Depression. How through boxing he had once been on the top, and when the Great Depression started he lost it all, as many did to, but slowly through boxing he managed to get his family to survive and inspire the people to fight to. When the movie begins, November 30, 1928, James J. Braddock the main character is in a boxing match that he wins. After the match he goes to his house and his family.…

Randy Mario Poffo, better known by his ring name "Macho Man" Randy Savage, was an American professional wrestler and color commentator best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling . He is regarded as one of the greatest pro wrestlers in history. Savage won 20 championships during his 32-year career. He held six world championships between the WWF and WCW, having won the WWF Championship twice and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship four times. He…

chin with a solid, short, counter right hand over a lazy left jab, “ the phantom punch” causing Liston to collapse to the rings floor. There are people who were there and had witnessed the fight who still to this day, claim that it was a fixed fight. George Chuvalo was ABSOLUTELY convinced that an Ali Punch could not deliver that much damage, as he climbed through the ropes and shoved Ali, yelling, "Fix!" He was restrained, but later he said that he had seen Liston's eyes while the challenger…

Talton Price Eng lll. Ms. Q One can not simply discuss the 1920s without mentioning the boxing phenom, Jack Dempsey. He alone became the prototype for all the future superstar athletes that followed. Even other big-time sport enthusiasts’ could not compare to his popularity. Jack Dempsey was significantly important to the 1920s on the grounds that he made sporting events fashionable and knocking out contenders breathtaking. Sporting events expanded and thrived throughout the 1920s due to the…

won 100 of 108 fights he was in and he won multiple championships (CNN.com). Despite being young, Ali proved that even though the opponent might be good you can be better than that person training hard. Ali even received the presidential medal form George W.Bush (biography.com). Ali was the first fighter to ever win the championship title three times (history.com). Ali inspired young talent to go big win or lose. Overall, Ali was like a…