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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Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali was an inspiring athlete that was very powerful physically and mentally and had lots of courage. He used his gifted abilities to do more than fight; he used it to protect the rights of him and others. For example‚ Muhammad Ali didn’t want to kill innocent people instead he decided to be peaceful and face the consequences of him not fighting in Vietnam. He was sentenced to jail for a little bit and Muhammad Ali got his boxing licence for three years. He lost some of the
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The heavyweight champion greatest-of-all-time Muhammad Ali died early Saturday morning at age 74 after he was reportedly hospitalized with respiratory problems earlier this week. A spokesperson initially said Ali was expecting a “brief stay” when news broke he had been hospitalized in Phoenix Thursday‚ but reports began circulating late Friday night that his condition had become “grave.” As a boxer‚ Ali won dozens of championships‚ three heavyweight titles and an Olympic gold medal. It was during
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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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make the days count." Muhammad Ali can be an inspiration for everyone; even though he is not with us now‚ we can still learn from his actions. He was humble and always kind. In his life he did a lot of good things. In fact‚ he refused to participate in the Vietnam War. Muhammad Ali’s real name is Cassius Clay and was born in Louisville‚ Kentucky. He is called Muhammad Ali because in 1964‚ he became an Islam believer‚ so he changed his name from Cassius Clay‚ to Muhammad Ali. He began training as
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Muhammad Ali is a role model for me because he led the nation of Islam with Malcolm X for African American equality .He also was a role model because of his immense strength and footwork. Muhammad was also a great choice because of his giant struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He has been diagnosed at age 42. Ali hasn’t had a large impact on my life but he is definitely someone I look up to. Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17‚ 1942. He was born in Louisville‚ Kentucky
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Muhammad Ali will be remembered long after his death. Considered by many to be the greatest boxer ever to step in the squared circle‚ Ali was blessed with the speed‚ power and stamina to become the world’s heavyweight champion. Ali was also no stranger to controversy throughout his career as many have praised him for his actions whilst many have criticised and condemned him. Ali‚ even over twenty years after his retirement from the sport that gave him fame‚ he is still one of the most recognised
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This photo shows Muhammad Ali standing over Sonny Liston after knocking him out in the first round of their heavyweight title match. It was taken by Neil Leifer on May 6‚ 1965. Leifer was a young photographer‚ 22 to be exact‚ so he didn’t get to pick where he sat that night. A higher up photographer chose a spot by the judges’ table‚ and Leifer sat on the opposite side. To get the color‚ Leifer set up flash units over the ring. To add to the complexity‚ he only had one chance to get the shot he wanted
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Muhammad Ali. The ‘GOAT’ inside and outside of the ring. The man who changed and revolutionized boxing‚ won his first heavyweight championship at 22‚ and inspired millions. Not only all that‚ but he was also the man who shook the world. At first Cassius Marcellus Clay‚ Jr.(Later known as Muhammad Ali)a was just a young man with a big dream. But unlike most people with dreams‚ he put the work in and made his dream a reality. 1964‚ Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali after joining Islam‚
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the ring every fight and in return he won the hearts of the fans. This great man is still fighting everyday but this time it’s not for the belt but for his own life. Ali announced his diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease in 1984 when he was only forty two years of age. Since then Mr. Ali has started his own charity dedicated to the disease named Muhammad Ali’s Parkinson’s Center. But due to the progressiveness of this disease Muhammad Ali’s condition has worsened‚ and has been spotted in the recent media
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