that point on‚ I fought for the rest of my life.” Muhammad Ali who was born‚ Cassius Clay Jr. in the extremely segregated city of Louisville‚ Kentucky. He became a world-renowned athlete winning the light-heavy weight Olympic medal at age eighteen and becoming the youngest ever Heavyweight Champion of the world ever. Ali’s achievements in the ring were unrivaled as a champion but they did not match the historic actions he led outside of it. When Ali lost his
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Muhammad Ali had high hopes for himself when all other African-Americans didn’t. African Americans were considered and treated like second-class citizens. Muhammad Ali was apart of a huge movement for civil rights and racial equality. Muhammad Ali was motivated to struggle for change through faith and love for humanity. He wanted to make a difference and leave his mark on the world. He made people all over want to be him‚ “You wanted to be Muhammad Ali. You wanted to float like a butterfly and sting
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Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville‚ Kentucky on January 17‚ 1942. Muhammad Ali’s work ethic and heart became evident at a young age. He started boxing younger than most kids were at only the age of 12. Ali’s family couldn’t afford to send him to some fancy boxing center‚ but he loved boxing so he found a way to train. He actually ended up training with a local policeman. This is an example of how dedicated Ali was and how even though he didn’t get the class A training of the rich kids‚ he still
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the wake of his death this paper analyzes why Muhammad Ali was and still is the greatest. For his incredible talent in the ring and his tireless work outside of it‚ Ali can truly be considered one of the greatest‚ not only as a boxer but as a human. “This brash young boxer is something to see and the heavyweight championship is his destiny.This kid’s got a left‚ this kid’s got a right‚ if he hit you once‚ you’re asleep for the night.”(Clay) Muhammad Ali was born January 17th in the year 1942 under
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“I shook up the world…” Muhammad Ali cried as he knocked out Sonny Liston‚ becoming the heavyweight champion of the world on Feb 25‚ 1964. Muhammad Ali had a truly normal childhood‚ he had an amazing boxing career and was a great activist. Muhammad Ali was an amazing boxer and anti-war activist. Before Muhammad Ali was a world renowned boxer‚ he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clay. Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Clay Jr. to Odessa and Cassius Clay Sr. Cassius Clay Jr. was born on July 17‚ 1942. Clay
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Muhammad Ali I think that Muhammad Ali was one of the most influential people in the last hundred years. One of the reasons I think Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest is because he changed the way of boxing. Another reason he is influential is because he stood up for the civil rights movement my last reason is because he refused to fight black people in war. My first reason that I think Muhammad Ali is the most influential person in the last hundred years is because he changed the way of boxing
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Muhammad Ali once said‚ “Don’t count the days make the days count”. Muhammad Ali was a lightweight boxer. He was a very fast‚ aggressive‚ confident‚ and determined which made him such a great boxer. Muhammad Ali is considered one of the best fighters to ever step into the ring. Muhammad was named after his father Cassius Clay.”Cassius Clay was named after his father‚ who was himself named for the Kentucky abolitionist (Cassius M. Clay).”( 1“Muhammad Ali.”) He was born in Louisville‚Kentucky on January
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This book is a biography of Muhammad Ali. The book starts by talking about Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (Muhammad Ali’s birth name) being born and growing up in Louisville‚ Ky. When Cassius was twelve years old he has his bike stolen and when he is making a report to the police officer he tells the police officer that he promises to‚ "whup whoever stole it." The policeman takes Cassius under his wing then introduces him to Fred Stoner‚ a boxing trainer who he will train with for the next
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nothing in life” (“Muhammad Ali Quotes”). This quote is from the world’s most famous boxing champion‚ Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali didn’t just show courage within the boxing rink; he also showed courage outside the rink that affected him and the world. Muhammad Ali was opposed to the U.S. war in Vietnam and that caused him to be stripped of his Heavyweight Champion Title‚ he was banned from boxing for 3 years‚ he was convicted of draft evasion‚ and so much more. Muhammad Ali also changed his original
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and his name is Muhammad Ali‚ one of the greatest boxers of all time. Although Ali is remembered as a great boxer‚ people should see other accomplishments that he’s achieved that have affected a lot of people’s lives. Muhammad Ali should be remembered as an icon who stood up for his religious principles while giving back to the community and being one of the
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