Jebel Ali

On the 28th of April 1967, Muhammad Ali, the reigning heavyweight champion of the world, in an act of defiance towards the American government, refused induction into the United States military on the grounds that he was a conscientious objector. Ali’s conscience reason was that it would go against the teachings of his religion Islam. He believed he should be exempt from participation in the Vietnam War because it went against his religion to do so. Islam is a religion of peace however it is…

Muhammad Ali is insisting that ‘impossible’ is used as an excuse to avoid taking on new, seemingly difficult endeavors. In one part he says that ‘impossible’ is used by people who “find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it.” This indicates that people use this word to do what they know they can in this world, and count everything they supposedly can’t as impossible. Ali says that they have the choice to validate more activities as…

Muhammad Ali is a hero to many people in todays society. Muhammad Ali’s original name was Cassius Clay. Ali was an amazing boxer with a record of 56-5 with 37 knockouts. He inspires a lot of people to do certain things. One of the things he is most famous for was his stand on the Vietnam War. He also was the person to make trash talk popular in sports. Muhammad Ali was a very charitable man who often gave away some of his fortune. Muhammad Ali affected the Vietnam War a lot by refusing to…

professional boxer could be an activist. However, Muhammad Ali is not only considered a world champion boxer, but is also a well known political and social activist and humanitarian. As an activist, he refused to be drafted into the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. In addition to that, he promoted world peace by traveling to war torn countries and became an advocate for children. As a political activist, on April 28, 1967, Muhammad Ali refused to be drafted to the U.S. Army during the…

Good Morning Mr Williams, Mrs. Evans, honorable staff, notable guest, and the dynamic Class of 2016. The Great Muhammad Ali once declared “I am America. I am the part you won't recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me.” Ali was an African American boxer and activist who fought against social injustice toward the black people. At the time, of Muhammad Ali’s words, the law permitted segregated schools where…

Muhammad Ali was one of the most talented boxer of his generation. In his boxing days, he inspired younger men to follow in his footsteps. He was twelve years old when he started boxing because he bike was stolen and he told a police officer, Joe Martin, that he wanted to beat up the thief. Joe Martin took Ali under his wing to learn boxing before challenging the thief. Within a few years, he rose to the top with his outstanding skills, dominating his matches, gaining the title as the greatest…

‘’Baby can I talk to you about something?’’ I pondered my new wife Jasmine, wondering if she would be open to a conversation. ‘’Yes, Nwoye’’. She replied. ‘’Today marks 9 years since the passing of my father. It hasn’t been too easy for me. I feel as I am in part responsible for his death.’’ ‘’Why would feel that way, I thought you father hung himself?’’ ‘’He did, though I feel at fault for this situation because of multiple circumstances’’. ‘’ Is this what you want to…

What comes to mind when one pictures the sport of boxing? It may be the money or the fame, or it may be the passion. Passion was the driving force in world renowned boxer Muhammad Ali. As an philanthropist, activist, and athlete, he was all but one- a quiter. Overcoming oppression and discrimination, Muhammad Ali became what many see as one of the most honored athletes of all time. Set the clock back to 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. Boxing became his escape from segregation and oppression. In…

A boxer distinguishes himself as strong, fierce, and smart. They must exhibit these qualities in order to outlast their opponent and win the fight. Boxer, “an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together,” obtained an ironic name in George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Many animals respected Boxer, for they knew he put forth tremendous amounts of work. Despite his work ethic, Boxer lived by the motto “I will work harder” and continued to work hard…

Most people know that Mohamed Ali was a boxer. But there is much more to his life. For example he three heavy weight titles he gave countless money and time to charities and spent lots of time teaching about philanthropy. Muhamad Ali was and still is an all-time hero in my book. He is someone that can never be beaten he showed that anyone can do anything no matter what the circumstances. Cassius Marcellus clay Jr. is the full name of this fighter he was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1942.…