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    or be consumed by it. Egypt initiated political and social reforms partly to block European domination of its land. Muhammad Ali was the leader after Napoleon failed to win Egypt. Beginning in 1831, he fought a series of battles in which he gained control of Syria and Arabia. Muhammad Ali and his heirs were recognized as the hereditary rulers of Egypt. Muhammad Ali began a series of reforms in the military and in the economy. He rose to leadership as a result of his military skill and…

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    “I Am The Greatest”, as said by the heavyweight champion of the world the great Muhammad Ali. One of the world’s most famous athletes, but also an African-American civil rights activist. Muhammad Ali paved the way for young male and female African Americans, but also was a very influential figure in the world of boxing. Known for his lightning fast footwork and trash ending his career with a record of 53 wins, 5 loses, 37 of his wins by knockout he has been recognized to be the greatest boxer…

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    Muhammad Ali was one of the most influential person in the Civil Rights Movement. He was very successful in most of what he did, including boxing. He took a stand in a lot of ways, but they were all on purpose. He did this because, as an African-American, white people were very rude to black people, only because of their color. Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 17, 1942 with the name Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. His parents were Odessa Grady Clay, his mother, and Cassius…

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    This story is about the world champion Muhammad ali. He was an African american boxer that has won a lot of championships. He has also won Olympic gold medals. He is considered one of the greatest boxers in history. I agree with that. Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. grew up in the south at a time of segregated facilities. He was named after his father, Cassius Marcellus Clay, his father supported a wife and two boys by painting billboards and signs. "When clay was 12 years old, he took up boxing…

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    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 collapse to ground and thus leading Ali to a…

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    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”…

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    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…

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    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 and he took his argument all the way to Supreme Court. Starting Ali's career It all started when Muhammad Ali was only 12 years of age. When his bike was stolen, young Ali quickly reported this to the police and told him he wanted to "beat the thief up". The…

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    Muhammad Ali would go on to embody the soul of an American during the late twentieth centuries. As an African American boxer, world figure, minister, humanitarian, and the spokesman he would use his fame for various reasons. Muhammad Ali would go on to battle American racial and political issues. Fighting for those less fortunate and helping inspire people of all ages to be strong during a crucial point in American history during 1960s and 1970s. Growing up in Kentucky Muhammad Ali had…

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    Muhammad Ali made a difference in the world and his career was a big part in him doing so, he stood his ground for his religion, he gave hope to the black community… including Africa, and he changed history in the sport of boxing. Muhammad Ali had a lot of power and it wasn’t only in his fist. Muhammad Ali didn’t start out as being Muhammad Ali his real name was Cassius Marcellus Clay. That is his family name and he wasn’t proud of it because that was his slave name given to his ancestors by…

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