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    Muhammad Ali was a great boxer he was born January 17, 1942. He won the heavy weight champion he also went to jail because he did not want to service for his country so he was put in jail for five years. The reason why Muhammad Ali started to fight was because some stole his bike and Ali went to the police and the police told him that he needs to know how to fight so he started to train Ali and at 12 he knew that he had to fight. Muhammad won his first fight in 1954. In 1956 Ali to go win the golden

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    The term "legend" is overused, often directed at individuals who are undeserving of the title. Such is not the case for legendary boxer and humanitarian Muhammed Ali. After a long battle with Parkinson's disease, Ali finally succumbed to complications this past week while being treated for respiratory issues in a Phoenix hospital. He was 74-years old. Ali's boxing career was marked by both brilliance and controversy. As a brash young pugilist, he made his mark on the boxing world in the late 1960s

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    butterfly, sting like a bee.” - Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali is by far one of the biggest names in boxing. Anytime Ali’s name is mentioned it automatically brings up the thought of a fight, but most people probably do not think about the type of fighting he did outside of the ring. Ali fought for peace and justice twenty-four seven. He also focused on respect and standing up for what he believed in (“Muhammad Ali, Co-Founder of the Ali Center.”). Muhammad Ali is a minority who changed the world through

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    Biography of Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali is the "Quintessential American." In his stand for religious and racial freedom, for his humility, generosity, braggadocio, deep and abiding physical and mental courage, though always larger than life -- Ali exhibited many typical and deep-rooted American traits. He struck a number of positively resonant notes in the American psyche, that make him now a revered person (Walter). Muhammad Ali is a widely known person, not only for being one of the all-time

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    Cassius Clay mainly known as Muhammad Ali was a professional boxer born on January 17, 1942. During 1960-1981 Muhammad Ali astounded the world Fight after fight becoming one of the world's greatest boxers. Cassius Clay jr was born and raised in Louisville Kentucky, and began training as an amatuer boxer when he was 12 years old, at age 18 he won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1960 summer olympics in rome and he became a professional later on that year. At age 22 in 1964 , he

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    Born Cassius Marcellus Clay in Louisville, Kentucky in 1942, Muhammad Ali was a professional boxer in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. Ali was first directed towards boxing by a Louisville police officer who found the 12-year-old fuming over a thief having stolen his bike. Ali told the officer he was going to beat up the thief. The officer told Ali that he should learn how to box first. After giving it some thought, Ali took up boxing. He made his amateur boxing debut in 1954 against Ronnie O'Keefe and

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    Muhammad Ali is a great national hero that we should all recognize to be one of the all time greatest athletes. He has also broken many records with his valiant skills in boxing. Muhammad faces many challenges in his life and he has made it through all of them to become a very successful person. Muhammad has won many awards with his boxing over the years. He also has broken many barriers within his lifetime. Muhammad is a very gifted person. He got interested in boxing when a thief stole his bike

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    Known as Muhammad Ali he was born by the name of Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. Muhammad Ali is known for his boxing career, but also Ali was a person who believed that war and violence was unjustifiable. As a fighter he took on some of the great names of boxing. To many, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century. He was known as a very inspiring and controversial figure both inside and outside the ring. He was an Olympic and professional boxer

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    participated in the sport of boxing, but Muhammad Ali is possibly the greatest of them all. Ali had great movement in the ring but an even better record. The author in the article “Muhammad Ali” states that “He started fighting when he was twelve years old” (1). He grew up in segregation which made his younger life difficult. In this essay, I will examine the life, the career, and the legacy of Muhammad Ali. First, I will talk about the life of Muhammad Ali. He was born January 17, 1942, in Louisville

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    Abstract: Muhammad Ali faced many hardships through his life and through his career. His personality, traits, and mindset shaped him to be one of the most influential athletes in history. Ali shows basic characteristics of a leader and through his continued adversities shows and promotes many theories that changed and influenced many of his followers. Through his ability to apply his big five traits and transformational leadership style he became a legendary icon. Background: Muhammad Ali was a former

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