Muhammad Ali Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Muhammad Ali (Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.,The Greatest, The Louisville Lip)

Last Updated: 09 Jan, 2024 | Views: 734

Age: 74

Profession: Boxer

Other Profession(s): Philanthropist, Social Activist

Famous For: Former American professional boxer

Higher Education: Central High School

Muhammad Ali Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

17 Jan, 1942 (74 Years 04 Months 17 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Kentucky

Birth District

Louisville

Birth Sign

Capricorn

Religion

Islam

Nationalities

American

Died on

03 Jun, 2016

Muhammad Ali Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Muhammad Ali, also known as “The Greatest,” was not only a professional boxer from the United States but also an activist. People go back and forth on whether or not he’s the best heavyweight fighter of all time, but one thing everyone can agree on is that he’s definitely in the top 5. In 1999, he won Sportsman of the Century from Sports Illustrated and BBC respectively. He claimed his first heavyweight title on February 25th in 1964 against Sonny Liston when he was only 22 years old. That same year, he changed his name to Muhammad Ali and called his birth name a “slave name.” His religious beliefs and moral convictions made him decline induction into the military in 1966 because they didn’t believe in wars.

Career:

In 1954: Ali's first amateur fight was with Ronnie O'Keefe, a local boxer.

In 1960: In his first fight as a professional, Ali defeated Tunney Hunsaker by decision after six rounds.

In 1963: He had become one of the most serious contenders for the title of Sonny Liston.

In 1965: Ali faced Floyd Patterson, the previous heavyweight champion, to defend his championship.

In 1979: Ali squared off against NFL star Lyle Alzado in an exhibition match.

Achievements and Awards:

In 1990: He got admitted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

In 1997: Ali received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, ESPN.

In 1997: He was honored with the Essence Living Legend Award.

Unknown Facts:

He won a gold medal for the US in the 1960 Rome Olympics as an 18-year-old boxer.