Muhammad Ali is one of the most famous boxers of all time. His conversion to Islam and draft evasion conviction surrounded him with controversy and even exile from boxing for three years. Despite the hiatus‚ his quick reflexes and strong punches helped Muhammad Ali become the first person in history to win the heavyweight champion title three times. At the lighting ceremony at the 1996 Olympics‚ Muhammad Ali showed the world his strength and determination in dealing with the debilitating effects
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Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (Muhammad Ali) meet a dude name Joe Martin when he got his bike stole form him after two days he got his bike. Joe martin was an amateur boxing program in Louisville and Martin convinced young Cassius to learn how to box so he can defend himself against larger kids that stole his bike. Cassius went to Louisville Central High‚ but boxing had overshadowed his school. When he was‚ sixteen Cassius won Louisville’s Golden Gloves light heavyweight title. Cassius graduated in
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An inspirational‚ influential public figure...Muhammad Ali (Cassius Marcellus Clay). This is an autobiography about the trials and triumphs of a young African American striving to become the greatest boxer around during the peak of the civil rights era. Walter Dean Myers‚ two-time Newbery-Honor award winner‚ and author of the biography‚ The Greatest: Muhammad Ali‚ provides his readers with an inspirational account of the life of Muhammad Ali‚ arguably the greatest boxer of all time. In
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MUHAMMAD ALI Mohamed Mohamed Cassius Clay Do you know who is Cassius Clay? He was a professional boxer. His most important job now is trying to teach people to treat each other with dignity and respect. Introduction • Born in Louisville City Hospital in Kentucky January 17‚ 1942 • Birth name Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. • Muhammad Ali is most famous for boxing • I chose Muhammad Ali because he is a good role model and one of the most dedicated people. Childhood Clay and his younger brother
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"Float like a butterfly‚ sting like a bee." This famous quote from Muhammad Ali not only described his boxing technique but also ruled how he lived his life. Born Clay Marcellus Clay Jr.‚ Muhammad Ali was born on January 17‚ 1942‚ in Louisville‚ Kentucky‚ a time when blacks were still the servant class. While the Constitution of the United States declares‚ "All men are created equal with certain unalienable rights‚" many minority groups still suffered against racial equality. A 1940’s movement began
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These words were said by Muhammad Ali when he refused to join in fighting the Vietnam War (Block). There are many ways in which greatness is performed‚ and Muhammed Ali proved just that. Race‚ religion‚ gender‚ and color do not make anyone superior to or greater than anyone else. Ali gave many people hope that everyone will be treated equally‚ and courage to stand for what they believe in. Muhammed Ali was a man who performed greatness throughout his illustrious life. Muhammad Ali was a man who stood
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things that are extraordinary. Muhammad Ali-Cassius Clay is someone that fills my standards of a hero. Muhammad Ali has accomplished hard goals by getting medals in the Olympics. Muhammad Ali had to stand up for his rights when he started to box. He has accomplished things in his life that would be very hard for me to accomplish. Muhammad Ali has done things that I think are very magnificent. The thing Muhammad Ali has done makes him a hero to me. At first‚ Muhammad Ali had no intension of boxing
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People say Muhammad Ali is the best American boxer ever. Born on January 17‚ 1942 in Louisville‚Kentucky into an average family‚ Ali achieved success by going to the olympics‚ and he was a professional boxer. “Float like a butterfly sting like a bee” (Muhammad Ali biography) is what he said after defeating Sonny Liston in his first fight. When he said “float like a butterfly”(Muhammad Ali biography)‚ he meant that nobody could touch him. When he said sting like a bee‚ he meant that he can could
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Few people in this world are true champions. It is difficult to become a champion because the traits one must possess are hard to come by. A champion works hard and fights for what is right. A champion overcomes and perseveres. These are a rendered useless without the binding power confidence and strength. Without confidence champions would shy away from confrontation. Without strength they could not win against opponents. Strength and confidence work together like fuel on a fire. As one grows so
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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
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