Muhammad Ali and the Media
Muhammad Ali & His Influence in the Media
Gabriela Rosales
Montgomery College, Rockville
Professor Petty
Muhammad Ali & His Influence in the Media
Introduction
“The most influential and inspirational sportsman ever on this earth. His self-pride and self-respect inspired many in different parts of the world to stand by their principles and defend their basic rights.”
- Samuel Shivute (Walter, 2013) When someone thinks about Boxing’s best fighters in the world, they will most definitely bring up the name Muhammad Ali. Ali was considered to be one of the best African American fighters in sports history. Not only was he a great fighter, but he was also one of the most influential people in history. Ali was not afraid to speak his mind out when he was asked about his thoughts on a specific issue that was going on around either in the World or U.S. He is famously known for his public displays and famous sayings such as “Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee.” He was a man who publically stood for what he believed in and spoke out against injustices throughout his entire career (Abdulmalik, 2013). From the war in Vietnam to his conversion to Islam, Ali made the world know he was exactly and where he stood. He became a huge public figure throughout the entire world and he influenced many people. People either loved him or hated him. Either way, Ali was bound to become a huge icon and be a part of American history.
Part One Muhammad Ali, born as Cassius Marcellus Clay, decided to join the Nation of Islam in 1964. It was in this group that the group’s leader, Elijah Muhammad, gave him the name Muhammad Ali. When Ali made the decision to change his name and made a public announcement about his decision to join the group, the nation was shocked. Some of the people became very angry and hostile towards him but that did not bother Ali one bit (Abdulmalik, 2013). Ali ended up becoming a public face of what America saw the NOI as a hate group
Gabriela Rosales
Montgomery College, Rockville
Professor Petty
Muhammad Ali & His Influence in the Media
Introduction
“The most influential and inspirational sportsman ever on this earth. His self-pride and self-respect inspired many in different parts of the world to stand by their principles and defend their basic rights.”
- Samuel Shivute (Walter, 2013) When someone thinks about Boxing’s best fighters in the world, they will most definitely bring up the name Muhammad Ali. Ali was considered to be one of the best African American fighters in sports history. Not only was he a great fighter, but he was also one of the most influential people in history. Ali was not afraid to speak his mind out when he was asked about his thoughts on a specific issue that was going on around either in the World or U.S. He is famously known for his public displays and famous sayings such as “Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee.” He was a man who publically stood for what he believed in and spoke out against injustices throughout his entire career (Abdulmalik, 2013). From the war in Vietnam to his conversion to Islam, Ali made the world know he was exactly and where he stood. He became a huge public figure throughout the entire world and he influenced many people. People either loved him or hated him. Either way, Ali was bound to become a huge icon and be a part of American history.
Part One Muhammad Ali, born as Cassius Marcellus Clay, decided to join the Nation of Islam in 1964. It was in this group that the group’s leader, Elijah Muhammad, gave him the name Muhammad Ali. When Ali made the decision to change his name and made a public announcement about his decision to join the group, the nation was shocked. Some of the people became very angry and hostile towards him but that did not bother Ali one bit (Abdulmalik, 2013). Ali ended up becoming a public face of what America saw the NOI as a hate group
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