Muhammad Ali - Wikipedia Muhammad Ali ( ɑː ˈ l iː ; [3] born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr ; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and social activist [a] A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "The Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time
Muhammad Ali | Record, Quotes, Rumble in the Jungle, Real . . . His father, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr , supported a wife and two sons by painting billboards and signs His mother, Odessa Grady Clay, worked as a household domestic Muhammad Ali: One of the greatest boxers of all time Overview of Muhammad Ali's life and career
Muhammad Ali: Biography, Heavyweight Boxer, Activist Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, lands a punch during a 1963 bout against Doug Jones Ali had a career record of 56 wins, five losses, and 37 knockouts before his retirement in 1981 at the age of
Muhammad Ali Boxer and Philanthropist - Biography, Age and . . . Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr , was a legendary American boxer, philanthropist, and social activist Regarded as one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century, Ali became a world heavyweight boxing champion in 1964 and earned an Olympic gold medal in 1960
Before Muhammad Ali: Who Was the Original Cassius Clay? - TIME Truth is, Ali’s father—Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr —was named after a Kentucky slave owner turned abolitionist The original Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810-1903), nicknamed Cash, was the son
Muhammad Ali - BoxRec Pro debut for Olympic Light Heavyweight Gold medallist Cassius Clay
Ali, Muhammad (Cassius Clay) | Encyclopedia. com (b 17 January 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky), three-time heavyweight champion boxer, Olympic gold medalist, and outspoken champion of African-American rights who risked jail for his antiwar beliefs and brought the political controversies of the 1960s into the sporting arena
A Controversial Encore - Muhammad Ali Center In February 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay, Jr ) shook up the world and became the new Heavyweight Champion after defeating Sonny Liston by technical knockout in the seventh round of their matchup Ali made a name for himself in the boxing world, and would soon be re-introduced as Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali - Record, Death Quotes - HISTORY After winning his first 19 fights, including 15 knockouts, Clay received his first title shot on February 25, 1964, against reigning heavyweight champion Sonny Liston (1932-1970)
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (Muhammad Ali): Topics in . . . Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr (1942-2016), later known as Muhammad Ali, was an African American heavyweight boxer, activist, and poet from Louisville, Kentucky Clay's boxing career took off in the 1960s as he was recognized for his knockout wins, cocky attitude, and statements of “I am the Greatest ”