Muhammad ali early life
Muhammad ali early life
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Muhammad Ali
American boxer and social activist (–)
For other uses, see Muhammad Ali (disambiguation).
"Cassius Clay" redirects here. For other uses, see Cassius Clay (disambiguation).
"I am the greatest" redirects here.
For other uses, see I Am the Greatest (disambiguation).
Muhammad Ali (;[2] born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, – June 3, ) was an American professional boxer and social activist.[a] A global cultural icon, widely known by the epithet, “The Greatest," he is frequently cited as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from to , was the undisputed champion from to , and was the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from to In , he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, he began training as an amateur boxer at age At 18, he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight divi