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Muhammad Ali (/ ɑːˈliː /; [ 2 ] born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed " the Greatest ", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
On-site poster for Cassius Clay's fifth professional bout. Clay made his professional debut on October 29, 1960, winning a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsaker. From then until the end of 1963, Clay amassed a record of 19–0 with 15 wins by knockout. He defeated boxers including Tony Esperti, Jim Robinson, Donnie Fleeman, Alonzo Johnson ...
2 days ago · Muhammad Ali (born January 17, 1942, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.—died June 3, 2016, Scottsdale, Arizona) was an American professional boxer and social activist. Ali was the first fighter to win the world heavyweight championship on three separate occasions; he successfully defended this title 19 times. (Read Gene Tunney’s 1929 Britannica ...
Apr 17, 2023 · Muhammad Ali was a boxer, philanthropist, and social activist who is universally regarded as one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century. Ali became an Olympic gold medalist in 1960 and the ...
Jun 4, 2016 · Muhammad Ali: The man who changed his sport and his country. 4 June 2016. Reuters. Muhammad Ali exuded power at a time when many black Americans looked upon themselves as being powerless. By Nick ...
Jun 4, 2016 · Muhammad Ali, 1942-2016. Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr on January 17, 1942, in Louisville Kentucky. Aged 22, he took on heavyweight champion Sonny Liston in Miami. He won and ...
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Jun 5, 2016 · Ali's boxing career. Born in Louisville, Kentucky on 17 January 1942. Turned professional later in 1960 and was world heavyweight champion from 1964 to 1967, 1974 to 1978 and 1978 to 1979. Won ...
