Muhammad Ali
( The People's Champion )
( 1942-2016 )
Muhammad Ali was an American former heavyweight champion boxer and one of the greatest sporting figures of 20th Century.He was an Olympic gold medalist and the first fighter who have the heavyweight title there times.He wins 56 time in his 21-year career.In 1964 Born Cassius Clay Jr.,Ali changed his name after joining Nation of Islam.After this he was banned for three years from boxing.
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Nick Name(s) : The Greatest, The People's champion, The Louisivlle Lip
Rated At : Heavyweight Height : 6 ft 3 in Nationality : American
Born : January 17, 1942 Died : June 3, 2016 Total fights : 61 Wins : 56
Wins by KO : 37 Losses : 5 Draws : 0
Muhammad Ali's Early years and career
Born Cassius Clay Jr., the elder son of Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr.(1912-1990) and Odessa Grady Clay (1917-1994), was born on January 17,1942, in Louisville,Kentucky.It was a red-and-white schwinn that steered the future heavyweight champion to the sport of boxing. When his beloved bicycle was stolen, a tearful 12-years-old Clay reported the theft to Louisville police officer joe Martin (1916-1996) and vowed to pummel the culprit.Martin, who was also a boxing trainer, suggested that the upset youngster first learn how to fight, and he took Clay under his wing.Six weeks later, Clay won his first bout in a split decision.By age 18 Clay had cauterized two national golden gloves titles, two amateur Athletic union national titles and 100 victories against eight losses.After winning his first 19 fights, including 15 knockouts, Clay received his first title shot on February 25,1964.
Muhammad Ali's Return to the Ring
After 43 months in exile, Ali returned to the ring on October 26, 1970, and knocked out Jerry Quarry (1945-1999) in the third round.Ali won his next 10 bouts before being defeated by Ken Norton (1943).He won the rematch six months later fight against Frazier in a non-title rematch.The victory gave the 32-years-old Ali a title Shot against 25-years-old champion George Foreman (1949-).Ali successfully defended his title in 10 fights.
Words of George Foreman for Muhammad Ali
'We never had any arguments, we never had any problems.I loved the man .I wanted to beat him and knock him out.But I loved the man. I thought I'd knock him out in one or two rounds.All he would say is, "Is that all you've got George?".'
( The People's Champion )
( 1942-2016 )
Muhammad Ali was an American former heavyweight champion boxer and one of the greatest sporting figures of 20th Century.He was an Olympic gold medalist and the first fighter who have the heavyweight title there times.He wins 56 time in his 21-year career.In 1964 Born Cassius Clay Jr.,Ali changed his name after joining Nation of Islam.After this he was banned for three years from boxing.
Statistics
Nick Name(s) : The Greatest, The People's champion, The Louisivlle Lip
Rated At : Heavyweight Height : 6 ft 3 in Nationality : American
Born : January 17, 1942 Died : June 3, 2016 Total fights : 61 Wins : 56
Wins by KO : 37 Losses : 5 Draws : 0
Muhammad Ali's Early years and career
Born Cassius Clay Jr., the elder son of Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr.(1912-1990) and Odessa Grady Clay (1917-1994), was born on January 17,1942, in Louisville,Kentucky.It was a red-and-white schwinn that steered the future heavyweight champion to the sport of boxing. When his beloved bicycle was stolen, a tearful 12-years-old Clay reported the theft to Louisville police officer joe Martin (1916-1996) and vowed to pummel the culprit.Martin, who was also a boxing trainer, suggested that the upset youngster first learn how to fight, and he took Clay under his wing.Six weeks later, Clay won his first bout in a split decision.By age 18 Clay had cauterized two national golden gloves titles, two amateur Athletic union national titles and 100 victories against eight losses.After winning his first 19 fights, including 15 knockouts, Clay received his first title shot on February 25,1964.
Muhammad Ali's Return to the Ring
After 43 months in exile, Ali returned to the ring on October 26, 1970, and knocked out Jerry Quarry (1945-1999) in the third round.Ali won his next 10 bouts before being defeated by Ken Norton (1943).He won the rematch six months later fight against Frazier in a non-title rematch.The victory gave the 32-years-old Ali a title Shot against 25-years-old champion George Foreman (1949-).Ali successfully defended his title in 10 fights.
Words of George Foreman for Muhammad Ali
'We never had any arguments, we never had any problems.I loved the man .I wanted to beat him and knock him out.But I loved the man. I thought I'd knock him out in one or two rounds.All he would say is, "Is that all you've got George?".'
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