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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…

Most people might not think that a 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…

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…

‘’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…

“The tempt for greatness is the biggest drug in the world.” – Mike Tyson former heavy weight champion of the world. For decades boxing has been one of the most brutal and toughest sports yet it's also called the noble art and it's one of the top entertaining sports all over the world for the action it brings when two strong fighters get in the ring and give all what they've got and put everything on the line in order to win .Although it sounds cool when talking about that sport but there's an…

When looking at religious sports figures, one must consider the relationship an athlete has with his or her religion throughout their sporting careers. One man that expresses his religion throughout his sporting journey is a man by the name of Manny Pacquaio. Manny is a professional boxer and is considered one of the best fighters (pound for pound) in the world. Pacquaio has been a recipient of a number of awards during his professional career such as being named “Fighter of the Decade” for the…

This article is about what is boxing and who are the most famous Boxers in the world. Boxing is a martial art and combat sport that involves two people wearing boxing gloves and throw punches at each other for a certain amount of time in a boxing ring. The main point of boxing is to get more points than your opponent within the three minutes that can last about 9 to 12 rounds. After each round to get a minute to rest, get a drink of water, and then get ready for the next round. The fights are…

Ron Howard’s 2005 hit Cinderella Man tells the story of James J. Braddock. It begins with Braddock living lavishly in an elegant house in New Jersey, with a healthy happy family, and a promising boxing career. Sadly, the Great Depression unexpectedly takes the United States by storm, and almost every aspect of American life is impacted, including entertainment. James J. Braddock is quickly out of a job and living in a shabby one-room apartment in New Jersey, barely making ends meet, and even…

Acting, a form of performance used to describe a character. It allows individuals to change their identity by performing a certain way. If an individual were to act as a hero, they would present the characteristics of one – courageous, selfless, and caring. In the film, Raging Bull, Robert De Niro must exhibit the characteristics and emotions of a famous Italian boxer living in the Bronx going through his rise and fall. De Niro does not only portray this character in the movie, he also…

Throughout history, testing ones strength or power has been very popular in many cultures. Men have always challenged other men, hoping to be stronger than the other. Through history, tests of strength of stood the time of man. The history of weightlifting has displayed both male and female, competing in feats of strength. Weightlifting took place in the 10th century with China’s Zhou Dynasty, around 256 B.C. Military recruits were required to be able to pass feats of strength to be able…