Mohammad Ali was one of the Greatest Boxer, activist, entertainer, post and philanthropist. Mohammad ali was also known by his original name Cassius Marcellus clay J.r. Mohammad Ali is widely Regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated Sporting figure of 20th century.
Mohammad ali was born and raised in Louisville, kentuky. Mohammad ali started amateur boxer at age 12. Mohammad ali won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 summer Olympics and turned professional later that year. Mohammad ali accepted muslim religion in 1961. In 1966 mohammad ali refused to be drafted into the military citing his religious beliefs and ethical opposition to be Vietnam war.
Mohammad ali was involved in several historic boxing matches and feuds most notably his fight with Joe Frazier.
Mohammad ali ranked the Greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Mohammad ali was greatest Sportsman of the 20th century by sports illustrated and sports personality of the century by the BBC.
Mohammad where received two Grammy Nominations. Mohammad also featured as an actor and writer. He released two Autobiographies. Mohammad ali retired from boxing in 1981 and focused on religion, philanthropy and Activism.
Early life of mohammad ali
Mohammad ali was born on January 17 1942 in Kentucky. Mohammad had one brother. He was named after his father Cassius Marcellus clay sr.
His father was a billboard Painter and his mother was Odessa O'Grady clay was a Domestic helper.
The mother of Mohammad Ali recalled one occasion when he was denied a drink of water at a store-" They wouldn't give him one because of his color. That event affected him. Mohammad ali strongly affected by the 1955 murder of Emmet till.
World Heavyweight Champion
In 1963 Mohammad had became the top contender for Sonny Liston's title. The fight was set for February 25 1964 in Miami Beach. Liston was a intimidating personality a dominating fighter with the criminal past and ties to mob.
Main Boat
After the Patterson fight, ali founded his own promotion company mainly handled Ali's boxing promotion and pay-per-view closed circuit television broadcasts. The company's Stockholder where mainly fellow nation of islam members, along with several others, including Bob Arum.