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Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr (Muhammad Ali) was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, KY. Ali was an American heavyweight boxing champion, he decided to become a professional boxer after winning light heavyweight title in the 1960s Summer Olympic Games. From there he won more matches and was even given the title of World Boxing Association. In 1964, he was stripped from the WBA title for a dispute contact, however, was given the title again back in 1967 after defeating the defending champion Ernie

As Muhammad Ali once stated, “Don’t count the days; make the days count” (“Boxing in the 1960s.”). Looking back on his life, that is exactly what he did throughout his life. During his lifetime, he impacted many and also made countless statements that still ring true today. His impact on the outlook of the Vietnam War was influential for many, and it motivated others to push for civil rights like he did. A lot of fellow activists approved of his actions, while others were very against what he believed

following year in 1971 Ali fought Joe Frazier, this fight was called “Fight of the Century,” this fight went 15 rounds before Frazier won by decision. In 1974, Ali and Frazier fought again, where Ali won. Later that year in Kinshasa, Zaire, Ali was an underdog to his younger opponent and former Heavyweight champion George Foreman. Here Ali beat Foreman and won back his title he had been stripped of in 1967. The next year in 1975, “Thrilla in Manilla” where Ali fought Frazier in a long 14 round fight where

from conservatives all across America. After returning from his three year forced leave of absence of boxing Ali fought Joe Frazier in the fight of the century at the Madison Square Garden and was defeated in in seven rounds but many believe that the only reason he lost was because he was away from the sport for more than two years and Ali proved this to be true by beating Frazier in a rematch in 1974. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, there wasn't much left of Ali’s motor skills and

fights between Ali and Frazier. Since the title was taken from him and was not lost in the ring many people felt Ali was still rightfully the Heavyweight Champion. Ali openly ridiculed Frazier showing lack of fear for his opponent. Despite all of Ali's negative remarks, Frazier was a tough opponent. The actual fight was even in the early rounds, but Ali was absorbing more punishment than he ever did before. In the fifteenth round the unthinkable happened: Frazier hit Ali on the jaw with

the 1970s with a record of 55-5. During this time, he claimed the World Heavyweight title three times (a record) and fought some of the sport's greatest fighters. Among his most dangerous opponents were Hall of Fame fighters like Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, George Foreman and Floyd Patterson.

twist of fate Ali met his first boxing coach after he lost his bike on the way to the local fair. After this Ali when enraged and found a local police officer named Joe Martin. He told Joe that he wanted to beat up the thief and Joe said "Well, you better learn how to fight before you start challenging people,". Ali started working with Joe Martin and soon fell in love with the sport. With Alis hard work and determination he became extremely good at a young age. In 1954 Ali made his first amateur bout

bee, Cassius clay at age 12 the career of history's greatest heavyweight boxing champion began. was After his bicycle was stolen in 1954. he ridden his ternew bicycle to a fair in his hometown, he parked it and kept it there when he came back to get it the bike was gone some people told him to go to the police. when he got to the police office the said why don't you start boxing to relieve angry so he did try in and he loved it. He was born on january 17 , 1942 , his mother was named odessa

January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali grew up in a racial time where people were being prejudice and discriminating the African American community. At the age of 12 his bike was stolen from him and this made Ali angry. He wanted to fight. Joe Martin a police officer helped him train and box because he wanted to beat the thief up. All the stuff Ali grew up in lead him to his love

three times, Ali won 56 times in his 21-year professional career.This is a long way away from his humble beginning.At the age of 12, Ali discovered his talent for boxing through an odd twist of fate. His bike was stolen, and Ali told a police officer, Joe Martin, that he wanted to beat up the thief. "Well, you