30/10/2020
Muhammad Ali is one of the most famous martial artists of all time. His conversion to Islam and drafts of faith surrounds him with controversy and even exile from boxing for three years. Despite his hiatus, his quick reflexes and powerful punches made Muhammad Ali the first person in history to win the three-time heavyweight championship title.
At the lighting ceremony at the 1996 Olympics, Muhammad Ali showed the world his strength and determination in dealing with the effects of Parkinson's debilitating syndrome.
Date: January 17, 1942 - June 3, 2016
Also known as: (born as) Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr, “The Greatest,” the Lip Louisville
Marry:
Sonji Roi (1964 - 1966)
Belinda Boyd (1967 - circa 1977)
Veronica Porche (1977 - 1996)
Yolanda "Lonnie" Williams (1996 - Until His Death)
Childhood
Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr at 6:35 pm on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky to Cassius Clay Sr and Odessa Grady Clay.
Cassius Clay Sr is a mural painting, but painted signs for a living. Odessa Clay works as a house cleaner and cook. Two years after Muhammad Ali was born, the couple had one son, Rudolph ("Rudy").
A stolen bicycle Lead Muhammad Ali to become a boxer
When Muhammad Ali was 12 years old, he and a friend went to Auditorium Columbia to join the free hot dogs and popcorn available to visitors of the Louisville Home Show. When the boys are finished eating, they return to get their bikes only to discover that Muhammad Ali has been stolen.
Furious, Muhammad Ali went to Auditorium Columbia's basement to report crime to police officer Joe Martin, who is also a boxing coach at the Columbia gym. When Muhammad Ali said he wanted to beat up the person who stole his bike, Martin told him that he should probably learn how to fight first. A few days later, Muhammad Ali started boxing practice at the Martin Gym.
From the start, Muhammad Ali took his training seriously. He trained six days a week. On school days, he wakes up early in the morning so that he can go running and then goes to practice at the gym in the evening. When exercise Martin closes at 8:00, Ali will then take the train at a boxing gym.
Over time, Muhammad Ali also created his own diet that included raw milk and eggs for breakfast. Concerned about what he put into his body, Ali stayed away from junk food, alcohol, and ci******es and so he could become the best boxer in the world.
1960 Olympics
Even in his first training, Muhammad Ali boxed like no one else. He is fast. So fast he did not punch ducks like most martial artists; instead, he just leaned his back away from them. Nor did he raise his hand to protect his face; he holds them down with his hips.
In 1960, the Olympic Games were held in Rome. Muhammad Ali, then 18, has won national tournaments such as the Golden Gloves and thus he feels ready to compete in the Olympics.
On September 5, 1960, Muhammad Ali (then still known as Cassius Clay) fought against Zbigniew Pietrzyskowski from Poland at the heavy light bout championship. In a unanimous decision, the jury declared Ali the winner, which meant Ali won the Olympic gold medal.
After winning the Olympic gold medal, Muhammad Ali gained the top position in amateur boxing. It is time for him to shoot professionally.
Won Heavyweight Title
As Muhammad Ali began fighting in a professional boxing duel, he realized there was nothing he could do to draw attention to himself. For example, before fighting, Ali will say things to worry about his opponent. He will also frequently proclaim, "I am the greatest of all time!"
Usually before each match, Ali will write poetry that either round his opponent will fall or boast of his own abilities. Muhammad Ali's most famous line was when he said he would "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
Her theatrical arts work. Many people paid to see Muhammad Ali fight just to see such a bragging take. In 1964 even the heavyweight champion, Charles “Sonny” Liston caught up in the hype and united to fight Muhammad Ali.
On February 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali fought Liston for the heavyweight title in Miami, Florida. Liston tries for a quick knockout, but Ali is too fast to catch. By the 7th round, Liston was too exhausted, had injured his shoulder, and was worried about a cut under his eye.
Liston refused to continue the fight. Muhammad Ali has become a remarkable boxing champion
