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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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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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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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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