| Muhammad Ali
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| Name | Muhammad Ali |
| Birth name | Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. |
| Nickname | The Greatest, The Champ, The Louisville Lip |
| Height | 1. 91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Reach | 2m |
| Weight division | Heavyweight |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Birth date | January 17, 1942 |
| Birth place | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 61 |
| Wins | 56 |
| Wins by KO | 37 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
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| Gold | 1960 Rome | Light heavyweight | |
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. This article is about the physical measurement For other uses of the term see Reach Reach (also known as Wingspan) is the physical The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An Orthodox stance in combat sports such as boxing and karate refers to someone who boxes right-handed as opposed to a left-handed fighter who is referred to as a Southpaw. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Boxing has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games since its introduction to the program at the 1904 Summer The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event held in Rome, Italy In the 1960 Summer Olympics, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr (later known as Muhammad Ali won the Gold medal in the Boxing Light heavyweight division on January 17, 1942) is a retired American boxer and former three-time World Heavyweight Champion and winner of an Olympic Light-heavyweight gold medal. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an International Multi-sport event, usually quadrennial organised by the International In 1999, Ali was crowned "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustrated and the BBC. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner.
Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He was named after his father, Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. , who was named for the 19th century abolitionist and politician Cassius Clay. Abolitionism was a political movement of the 18th and 19th century which sought to make Slavery illegal particularly in the United States and British West Indies Cassius Marcellus Clay, nicknamed "The Lion of White Hall" ( October 19, 1810 – July 22, 1903) was an emancipationist Ali changed his name after joining the Nation of Islam in 1964, subsequently converted to Sunni Islam in 1975 and then Sufism. The Nation of Islam ( NOI) (أمة الإسلام Ummah al-Islāmu) is a group founded in Detroit, Michigan, Sunni Islam is the largest denomination of Islam. Sunni Islam is also referred to as Ahl as-Sunnah wa’l-Jamā‘h (Arabic Sufism ( تصوّف - taṣawwuf, Persian: صوفیگری sufigari, Turkish: tasavvuf, Urdu: تصوف [1]
Biography
Fighting style
Ali was best known for his fighting style which he described as "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee". His movement is often described as a dance; some go so far as to call it beautiful. Throughout his career Ali made a name for himself with great handspeed, as well as fast feet and taunting tactics. While Ali was renowned for his fast, sharp out-fighting style, he also had a great chin, and displayed a great heart and ability to take a punch in his 1974 fight against George Foreman in Zaire, called the Rumble in the Jungle. Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is an American two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion The Republic of Zaire (pronunciation; République du Zaïre was the name of the present Democratic Republic of the Congo between October 27, 1971 The Rumble in The Jungle was a Boxing match pitting then world Heavyweight champion George Foreman against former world champion and challenger
Early life
Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. His father, Clay Sr., painted billboards and signs, and his mother, Odessa Grady Clay, was a household domestic. Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr ( 11 November 1912 &ndash 8 February 1990) was the father of three-time World Heavyweight Champion Odessa Clay ( Née Grady ( February 12, 1917 &ndash August 20, 1994) was the mother of three-time World Heavyweight Champion Although Clay Sr. was a Methodist, he allowed Odessa to bring up both Clay boys as Baptists. Methodism is a movement within Protestant Christianity represented by a number of denominations and organizations Baptist is a term describing individuals belonging to a Baptist church or a Baptist denomination. [2]
Amateur career; Olympic gold
Ali was first directed toward boxing by Louisville police officer, Joe E. Martin, who encountered the then twelve-year-old Cassius Clay fuming over the fact that his bicycle had been stolen. A police officer (also known as a policeman or policewoman) is a warranted employee of a Police force. Joe Elsby Martin Sr, ( February 1, 1916 - September 14 1996) was an American Boxing coach who trained two world Heavyweight [3] However, without Martin knowing, he also began training with Fred Stoner at another gym. In this way, he could continue making $4 a week on Tomorrow's Champions, a TV show that Martin hosted, while benefiting from the coaching of the more-experienced Stoner, who continued working with Ali throughout his amateur career.
Ali's last amateur loss was to Kent Green of Chicago, who could say he was the last person to defeat the champion until Ali lost to Joe Frazier in 1971 as a pro. Under Stoner's guidance, Muhammad Ali went on to win six Kentucky Golden Gloves titles, two national Golden Gloves titles, an Amateur Athletic Union National Title, and the Light Heavyweight gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. For the honor in Major League Baseball, see Gold Glove. The Golden Gloves is the name given to annual competitions for Amateur Official NameAmateur Athletic Union of the United States Incorporated (AAU In boxing the light heavyweight (above 168 pounds up to 175 pounds division is the weight division between Cruiserweight and Super middleweight. The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event held in Rome, Italy Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 [4] Ali's record was 100 wins, with five losses, when he ended his amateur career.
Ali states (in his 1975 autobiography) that he threw his Olympic gold medal into the Ohio River after being refused service at a 'whites-only' restaurant, and fighting with a white gang. Gold Medal is an Album by American band The Donnas, released in 2004 (see 2004 in music) The Ohio River is the largest Tributary by volume of the Mississippi River. Whether this is true is still debated, although he was given a replacement medal during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where he lit the torch to start the games.
Early professional career
After his Olympic triumph, Ali returned to Louisville to begin his professional career. There, on October 29, 1960, he won his first professional fight, a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsaker, who was the police chief of Fayetteville, West Virginia. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Tunney Morgan Hunsaker ( September 1, 1932 &mdash April 27, 2005) was the Police chief of Fayetteville, Fayetteville is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States.
Standing tall, at 6-ft, 3-in (1. 91 m), Ali had a highly unorthodox style for a heavyweight boxer. Rather than the normal style of carrying the hands high to defend the face, he instead relied on foot speed and quickness to avoid punches and carried his hands low.
From 1960 to 1963, the young fighter amassed a record of 19-0, with 15 knockouts. He defeated boxers such as Tony Esperti, Jim Robinson, Donnie Fleeman, Alonzo Johnson, George Logan, Willi Besmanoff, Lamar Clark (who had won his previous 40 bouts by knockout), Doug Jones and Henry Cooper. Doug Jones is the name of Doug Jones (actor (born 1960 American film actor Doug Jones (boxer (born 1937 American heavyweight boxer Sir Henry Cooper OBE, KSG (born May 3 1934) in South East London, is a retired English Heavyweight
Ali built a reputation by correctly predicting the round in which he would "finish" several opponents, and by boasting before his triumphs. Ali admitted he adopted the latter practice from "Gorgeous" George Wagner, a popular professional wrestling champion in the Los Angeles area who drew thousands of fans. George Raymond Wagner, or Gorgeous George ( March 24, 1915 - December 26, 1963) was an American Professional The Greater Los Angeles Area, or the Southland, (not to be confused with the Los Angeles Metro Area which includes only Los Angeles and Often referred to as "the man you loved to hate," George could incite the crowd with a few heated remarks, and Ali followed suit.
Among Ali's victims were Sonny Banks (who knocked him down during the bout), Alejandro Lavorante, and the aged Archie Moore (a boxing legend who had fought over 200 previous fights, and who had been Ali's trainer prior to Angelo Dundee). Sonny Banks ( June 29, 1940 - May 13, 1965) was an American boxer best known for being the first fighter to drop Muhammad Ali Before Boxing Moore often found himself in trouble as a youngster and was in a reformatory until 1934 Angelo Mirena (born August 30, 1921 in Philadelphia PA) better known in the Boxing world as Angelo Dundee, is a boxing cornerman Ali had considered continuing using Moore as a trainer following the bout, but Moore had insisted that the cocky "Louisville Lip" perform training camp chores such as sweeping and dishwashing. He also considered having his idol, Sugar Ray Robinson, as a manager, but instead hired Dundee. Sugar Ray Robinson' (born Walker Smith Jr, May 3 1921 – April 12 1989 was a professional boxer
Ali first met Dundee when the latter was in Louisville with light heavyweight champ Willie Pastrano. Wilfred Raleigh Pastrano ( November 27 1935 &mdash December 6 1997) was a light heavyweight boxer who held the world crown from 1963 until 1965 The teenaged Golden Glove winner traveled downtown to the fighter's hotel, called Dundee from the house phone, and was asked up to their room. He took advantage of the opportunity to query Dundee (who was working with, or had, champions Sugar Ramos and Carmen Basilio) about what his fighters ate, how long they slept, how much roadwork (jogging) they did, and how long they sparred. Ultiminio "Sugar" Ramos (born December 2, 1941, Matanzas, Cuba) is a Cuban boxer, who began his boxing career Carmine Basilio, born April 2 1927 in Canastota New York, better known in the Boxing World as Carmen Basilio, is a former
Following his bout with Moore, Ali won a disputed 10-round decision over Doug Jones in a matchup that was named "Fight of the Year" for 1963. Ali's next fight was against Henry Cooper, who knocked Ali down with a left hook near the end of the fourth round. Sir Henry Cooper OBE, KSG (born May 3 1934) in South East London, is a retired English Heavyweight The fight was stopped in the fifth due to deep cuts over Cooper's eyes.
Despite these close calls, Ali became the top contender for Sonny Liston's title. Charles L "Sonny" Liston (May 8 1932?–January 5 1971 was a professional boxer who became world heavyweight champion in 1962 by knocking out Floyd Despite his impressive record, however, he was not widely expected to defeat the champ. The fight was scheduled for February 25, 1964 in Miami, Florida, but was nearly canceled when the promoter, Bill Faversham, heard that Ali had been seen around Miami and in other cities with the controversial Malcolm X. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little; May 19 1925 February 21 1965 also known as El-Hajj Malik El- Shabazz, was an African American At the time, The Nation of Islam — of which Malcolm X was a member — was portrayed as a "hate group" by most of the media. Because of this, news of this association was perceived as a potential gate-killer to a bout where, given Liston's overwhelming status as the favorite to win (7-1 odds[5]), had Ali's colorful persona and nonstop braggadocio as its sole appeal.
Faversham confronted Ali about his association with Malcolm X (who, at the time, was actually under suspension by the Nation as a result of controversial comments made in the wake of President Kennedy's assassination, which he called a case of "the chickens coming home to roost"). While stopping short of admitting he was a member of the Nation, Ali protested the suggested cancellation of the fight. As a compromise, Faversham asked the fighter to delay his announcement about his conversion to Islam until after the fight. Religious conversion is the adoption of a new religious identity or a change from one religious identity to another The incident is described in the 1975 book The Greatest: My Own Story by Ali (with Richard Durham).
During the weigh-in on the day before the bout, the ever-boastful Ali, who frequently taunted Liston during the buildup by dubbing him "the big ugly bear" (among other things), declared that he would "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee," and, summarizing his strategy for avoiding Liston's assaults, said, "Your hands can't hit what your eyes can't see. "
First title fight
Ali (still known as Cassius Clay until after the bout), however, had a plan for the fight. The two Ali versus Liston fights for Boxing 's world heavyweight championship were among the most anticipated watched and controversial fights At the pre-fight weigh-in, Ali's pulse rate was around 120, more that double his norm of 54. Liston, along with others, misread this as nervousness, and as such, was typically over-confident and unprepared for any result other than a quick knockout victory in his favor. In the opening rounds, Ali's speed kept him away from Liston's powerful head and body shots, as he used his height advantage to beat Liston to the punch with his own lightning-quick jab. A jab is one of the four main punches used in boxing Several variations of the jab exist but every jab shares these characteristics while in a boxing stance, the lead
By the third round, Ali was ahead on points and had opened a cut under Liston's eye. Liston regained some ground in the fourth, as Ali was blinded by a substance in his eyes. It is unconfirmed whether this was something used to close Liston's cuts, or deliberately applied to Liston's gloves for a nefarious purpose; however, Bert Sugar (author, boxing historian and insider) has recalled at least two other Liston fights in which a similar situation occurred, suggesting the possibility that the Liston corner deliberately attempted to cheat. Bert Randolph Sugar (born June 7 1936, in Washington DC) is a well known Boxing writer
Whatever the case, Liston came into the fourth round aggressively looking to put away the challenger. As Ali struggled to recover his vision, he sought to escape Liston's offensive. He was able to keep out of range until his sweat and tears rinsed the substance from his eyes, responding with a flurry of combinations near the end of the fifth round. By the sixth, he was looking for a finish and dominated Liston. Then, Liston shocked the boxing world when he failed to answer the bell for the seventh round, later claiming a shoulder injury as the reason. Muhammad Ali had indeed "Shook up the world!" just as he had promised.
In the rematch, which was held in May 1965 in relatively-remote Lewiston, Maine, Ali won by knockout in the first round as a result of what came to be called the "phantom punch. Lewiston, in Androscoggin County, is the second-largest city in the U " Many believe that Liston, possibly as a result of threats from Nation of Islam extremists, or in an attempt to "throw" the fight to pay off debts, just wanted to call it a day and waited to be counted out (see Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston). The two Ali versus Liston fights for Boxing 's world heavyweight championship were among the most anticipated watched and controversial fights Others, however, discount both scenarios and insist that it was a quick, chopping Ali punch to the side of the head that legitimately felled Liston.
Religion
After winning the championship from Liston in 1964, Clay revealed that he was a member of the Nation of Islam (often called the Black Muslims at the time) and the Nation gave Clay the name Cassius X, discarding his surname as a symbol of his ancestors' enslavement, as had been done by other Nation members. Elijah Muhammad (born Elijah Poole, October 7 1897 - February 25 1975) is notable for his leadership of the Black Muslims The Nation of Islam ( NOI) (أمة الإسلام Ummah al-Islāmu) is a group founded in Detroit, Michigan, For centuries Islam has spread through the African diaspora. While many in the diaspora adhere to more traditional forms of the religion such as Shia and Sunni On Friday, March 6, 1964, Malcolm X took Clay on a guided tour of the United Nations building (for a second time). Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little; May 19 1925 February 21 1965 also known as El-Hajj Malik El- Shabazz, was an African American A tour guide is a person who guides visitors in the language of their choice and interprets the cultural and natural heritage of an area which person normally possesses a specific area The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security Malcolm X announced that Clay would be granted his "X. " That same night, Elijah Muhammad recorded a statement over the phone to be played over the radio that Clay would be renamed Muhammad (one who is worthy of praise) Ali (fourth rightly guided caliph). Elijah Muhammad (born Elijah Poole, October 7 1897 - February 25 1975) is notable for his leadership of the Black Muslims IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ##### For all questions relating to the addition of (pbuh peace be upon him or other honorifics ar-Latn ʿAlī ( Arabic: ar علي) is a male Arabic name, derived from the Arabic root ar-Latn ʿ-L-Y which means "high" The Rightly Guided Caliphs or The Righteous Caliphs ( ar الخلفاء الراشدون) is a term used in Sunni Islam to refer to the first Only a few journalists (most notably Howard Cosell) accepted it at that time. Howard William Cosell (born Howard William Cohen; March 25 1918 - April 23 1995 was an American sports journalist Venerable boxing announcer Don Dunphy addressed the champion by his adopted name, as did British reporters. Don Dunphy ( July 5, 1908 - July 22, 1998) was a United States television and radio Sports announcer specializing in The adoption of this name symbolized his new identity as a member of the Nation of Islam. The Nation of Islam ( NOI) (أمة الإسلام Ummah al-Islāmu) is a group founded in Detroit, Michigan,
Clay had discovered the Nation during a Golden Gloves tournament in Chicago in 1959, even writing a high school report on the organization. His school teachers at Louisville Central High were alarmed that a youngster with that much potential expressed interest in the nationalist faith. Formally known as Louisville Central High School Magnet Career Academy Central High School is a Public high school in downtown Louisville Kentucky, They dissuaded him from becoming involved. Many sportswriters of the early 1960s reported that it was Ali's brother, Rudy Clay, who converted to Islam first (estimating the date as 1962). Rahman Ali (born about 1940 was born as Rudolph Valentino Clay and was known as Rudy Clay. Others wrote that Clay had been seen at Muslim rallies two years before he fought Liston. Ali's own version is that he did buy a copy of the "Muhammad Speaks" newspaper from a Muslim in Chicago, and a 45 rpm record by Minister Louis X (later Farrakhan) called "A White Man's Heaven is a Black Man's Hell. Louis Farrakhan (born Louis Eugene Walcott, May 11, 1933) is the Supreme Minister of the Nation of Islam as the National Representative "
Aligning himself with the Nation of Islam made him a lightning rod for controversy, turning the outspoken but popular champion into one of that era's most recognizable and controversial figures. Appearing at rallies with Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad and declaring his allegiance to him at a time when mainstream America viewed them with suspicion — if not outright hostility — made Ali a target of outrage, as well as suspicion. The Nation of Islam ( NOI) (أمة الإسلام Ummah al-Islāmu) is a group founded in Detroit, Michigan, Elijah Muhammad (born Elijah Poole, October 7 1897 - February 25 1975) is notable for his leadership of the Black Muslims Ali seemed at times to provoke such reactions, with viewpoints that wavered from support for civil rights to outright support of separatism. Separatism refers to the advocacy of a state of cultural ethnic tribal religious racial or gender separation from the larger group often with demands for greater political autonomy For example, Ali once stated, in relation to integration: "We who follow the teachings of Elijah Muhammad don't want to be forced to integrate. Integration is wrong. We don't want to live with the white man; that's all. "[6] And in relation to inter-racial marriage: "No intelligent black man or black woman in his or her right black mind wants white boys and white girls coming to their homes to marry their black sons and daughters. "[6] Indeed, Ali's religious beliefs at the time included the notion that the white man was "the devil" and that white people were not "righteous. A religion is a set of Tenets and practices often centered upon specific Supernatural and moral claims about Reality, the Cosmos " Ali claimed that white people hated black people. The term black people usually refers to a racial group of Humans with dark Skin color, but the term has also been used to categorise a number of diverse
Ali converted from the Nation of Islam sect to mainstream Sunni Islam in 1975. The Nation of Islam ( NOI) (أمة الإسلام Ummah al-Islāmu) is a group founded in Detroit, Michigan, Sunni Islam is the largest denomination of Islam. Sunni Islam is also referred to as Ahl as-Sunnah wa’l-Jamā‘h (Arabic In a 2004 autobiography, written with daughter Hana Yasmeen Ali, Muhammad Ali attributes his conversion to the shift toward Sunni Islam made by W.D. Muhammad after he gained control of the Nation of Islam upon the death of Elijah Muhammad in 1975. Warith Deen Mohammed ( October 30, 1933 - September 9, 2008) was an American Muslim leader and the son of Clara Elijah Muhammad (born Elijah Poole, October 7 1897 - February 25 1975) is notable for his leadership of the Black Muslims
Vietnam War
In 1964, Ali failed the U.S. Armed Forces qualifying test because his writing and spelling skills were sub par. The United States Armed Forces are the overall unified military forces of the United States However, in early 1966, the tests were revised and Ali was reclassified as 1A. This classification meant he was now eligible for the draft and induction into the U. S. Army. This was especially important because the United States was engaged in the Vietnam War. When notified of this status, he declared that he would refuse to serve in the United States Army and publicly considered himself a conscientious objector. The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. A conscientious objector (CO is an individual who on religious moral or ethical grounds refuses to participate as a combatant in war or in some cases to take any role that would support Ali stated that "War is against the teachings of the Holy Qur'an. The Qur’an ( القرآن, literally "the recitation" also sometimes transliterated as Qur’ān, Koran, Alcoran I'm not trying to dodge the draft. We are not supposed to take part in no wars unless declared by Allah or The Messenger. Allah ( Arabic: الله, ʔalˤːɑːh) is the standard Arabic word for ' We don't take part in Christian wars or wars of any unbelievers. " Ali also famously said in 1966: "I ain't got no quarrel with them Viet Cong . . . They never called me nigger. Nigger is a Noun in the English language, most notable for its usage in a derogatory context to refer to Black people, and also as an informal "[7][8]
From his rematch with Liston in May 1965, to his final defense against Zora Folley in March 1967, he successfully defended his title nine times, an active schedule for that period. Zora Folley ( 27 May 1932 &ndash July 9, 1972) was an African-American heavyweight boxer. Ali was scheduled to fight WBA champion Ernie Terrell in a unification bout in Toronto on March 29, but Terrell backed out and Ali won a 15-round decision against substitute opponent George Chuvalo. The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level Ernie Terrell (born on April 4, 1939 in Belzoni Mississippi) is an American Singer, Record producer, and former World Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King George Louis Chuvalo, CM (born September 12, 1937) is a retired Canadian heavyweight boxer who was never knocked down in ninety-three He then went to England and defeated Henry Cooper by stoppage on cuts and Brian London. Sir Henry Cooper OBE, KSG (born May 3 1934) in South East London, is a retired English Heavyweight Brian London (real name Brian Sidney Harper, born 19 June, 1934 in West Hartlepool is a retired English Heavyweight Ali's next defense was against German southpaw Karl Mildenberger, the first German to fight for the title since Max Schmeling. Karl Mildenberger (born Kaiserslautern, 23 November 1937) is a retired German Heavyweight boxer. Maximillian Adolph Otto Siegfried Schmeling ( September 28, 1905 – February 2, 2005) was a German boxer who was heavyweight In one of the tougher fights of his life, Ali stopped his opponent in round 12.
Ali returned to the United States in November 1966 to fight Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams in the Houston Astrodome. Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams ( June 6, 1933 &ndash September 3, 1999) was an American heavyweight boxer who For the aeronautical use see Astrodome (aviation Reliant Astrodome, also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome A year and a half before the fight, Williams had been shot in the stomach at point-blank range by a Texas policeman. In External ballistics, point-blank range is the distance between a Firearm and a target of a given size such that the bullet in flight is expected to strike the target As a result, Williams went into the fight missing one kidney and 10 feet of his small intestine, and with a shriveled left leg from nerve damage from the bullet. In Biology the small Intestine is the part of the Gastrointestinal tract (gut between the Stomach and the Large intestine, and comprises Ali beat Williams in three rounds.
On February 6, 1967, Ali returned to a Houston boxing ring to fight Terrell in what became one of the uglier fights in boxing. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. A boxing ring is the space in which a Boxing match occurs A modern ring which is set on a raised platform is square with a post at each corner to which four parallel Terrell had angered Ali by calling him Clay, and the champion vowed to punish him for this insult. During the fight, Ali kept shouting at his opponent, "What's my name, Uncle Tom . Uncle Tom is a Pejorative for a black person who is perceived by others as behaving in a subservient manner to White American authority figures or . . What's my name?" Terrell suffered 15 rounds of brutal punishment, losing 13 rounds on two judges' scorecards, but Ali did not knock him out. Analysts, including several who spoke to ESPN on the sports channel's "Ali Rap" special, speculated that the fight continued only because Ali wanted to thoroughly punish and humiliate Terrell. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to After the fight, Tex Maule wrote, "It was a wonderful demonstration of boxing skill and a barbarous display of cruelty. Hamilton Prieleaux Bee Maule, commonly known as Tex Maule ( May 19, 1915 in Ojus Florida &mdash May 16, 1981) was the "
Ali's last fight in his first reign as world heavyweight champion was on March 22, 1967 against the 35-year old Zora Folley who was seen as something of a journeymen fighter coming into this bout. Zora Folley ( 27 May 1932 &ndash July 9, 1972) was an African-American heavyweight boxer. Folley was knocked out in the 7th round.
Appearing for his scheduled induction into the U. S. Armed Forces on April 28, 1967 in Houston, he refused three times to step forward at the call of his name. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. An officer warned him he was committing a felony punishable by five years in prison and a fine of $10,000. Once more, Ali refused to budge when his name was called.
As a result, on that same day, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended his boxing license and stripped him of his title. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous An athletic commission is an organization which oversees Combat sports within a U Other boxing commissions followed suit.
At the trial two months later, the jury, after only 21 minutes of deliberation, found Ali guilty. The judge imposed the maximum sentence. After a court of appeals upheld the conviction, the case went to the U. Court of Appeal, Court of Appeals, and Appellate Division redirect here for a list of specific courts using those titles see Court of Appeal S. Supreme Court. During this time, people turned against the war, and support for Ali grew. Ali financially supported himself by opening a restaurant chain called "Champburger" and visiting many college universities to give speeches across the country. Joe Frazier, who had become champion during Ali's absence from the ring, often gave financial assistance to Ali during this time. For the Major League Baseball player and manager see Joe Frazier (baseball.
The Fight of the Century
In 1970, Ali was allowed to fight again. Fight of the Century was the promotional nickname given to the first Boxing match between champion Joe Frazier (26-0 23 With the help of a state senator, he was granted a license to box in Georgia because it was the only state in America without a boxing commission. A state senator is a member of a state's Senate, the Upper house in the Bicameral legislature of 49 U The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule In October 1970, he stopped Jerry Quarry on a cut after three rounds. "Irish" Jerry Quarry ( May 15, 1945 - January 3, 1999) nicknamed “The Bellflower Bomber” was an American Shortly after the Quarry fight, the New York State Supreme Court ruled that Ali had been unjustly denied a boxing license. The Supreme Court of the State of New York is New York State 's Trial court, and is of General jurisdiction. Once again able to fight in New York, he fought Oscar Bonavena at Madison Square Garden in December 1970. Oscar Natalio "Ringo" Bonavena ( September 25, 1942 in Buenos Aires, Argentina – May 22, 1976 near Reno Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. After a tough 14 rounds, Ali stopped Bonavena in the 15th, paving the way for a title fight against Joe Frazier, who was himself undefeated. For the Major League Baseball player and manager see Joe Frazier (baseball.
Ali and Frazier met in the ring on March 8, 1971, at Madison Square Garden. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. The fight, known as '"The Fight of the Century," was one of the most eagerly anticipated bouts of all time and remains one of the most famous. Fight of the Century was the promotional nickname given to the first Boxing match between champion Joe Frazier (26-0 23 It featured two skilled, undefeated fighters, both of whom had legitimate claims to the heavyweight crown. The fight lived up to the hype, and Frazier punctuated his victory by flooring Ali with a hard left hook in the 15th and final round. Frank Sinatra — unable to acquire a ringside seat — took photos of the match for Life magazine. Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Legendary boxing announcer Don Dunphy and actor and boxing aficionado Burt Lancaster called the action for the broadcast, which reached millions of people. Don Dunphy ( July 5, 1908 - July 22, 1998) was a United States television and radio Sports announcer specializing in Burton Stephen "Burt" Lancaster ( 2 November &ndash 20 October) was an American film Actor and star noted for his athletic physique
Frazier retained the title on a unanimous decision, dealing Ali his first professional loss. However, Ali won a more important victory on June 28, 1971, when the Supreme Court reversed his conviction for refusing induction by unanimous decision in Clay v. United States. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. Clay v United States, 403 US 698 ( 1971) was boxer Muhammad Ali 's appeal of his conviction for refusing to report for induction into the
In 1973, after a string of victories over top heavyweight opposition in a campaign to force a rematch with Frazier, Ali split two bouts with Ken Norton (in the bout that Ali lost to Norton, Ali suffered a broken jaw), before beating Frazier (who had lost the title to George Foreman) on points in their 1974 rematch. Kenneth Howard Norton Sr (born August 9 1943, Jacksonville Illinois) is a former world champion heavyweight boxer Ali-Frazier II was a Boxing fight the second of three bouts between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, that took place at the Madison Square Garden This victory earned him another title shot — but this time against a seemingly-invincible Foreman.
The Rumble in the Jungle
In one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, Ali regained his title on October 30, 1974 by defeating champion George Foreman in their bout in Kinshasa, Zaire. The Rumble in The Jungle was a Boxing match pitting then world Heavyweight champion George Foreman against former world champion and challenger Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is an American two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Kinshasa (formerly French: Léopoldville, formerly Dutch: Leopoldstad, German: Leopoldstadt) is the Capital Hyped as "The Rumble In The Jungle," the fight was promoted by Don King. The Rumble in The Jungle was a Boxing match pitting then world Heavyweight champion George Foreman against former world champion and challenger Donald "Don" King (born August 20 1931) is an American Boxing promoter particularly known for his hairstyle and flamboyant personality
Almost no one, not even Ali's long-time supporter Howard Cosell, gave the former champion a chance of winning. Howard William Cosell (born Howard William Cohen; March 25 1918 - April 23 1995 was an American sports journalist Analysts pointed out that Joe Frazier and Ken Norton had given Ali four tough battles in the ring and won two of them, while Foreman had knocked out both of them in the second round. For the Major League Baseball player and manager see Joe Frazier (baseball. Kenneth Howard Norton Sr (born August 9 1943, Jacksonville Illinois) is a former world champion heavyweight boxer As a matter of fact, so total was the domination that, in their bout, Foreman had knocked down Frazier an incredible six times in only four minutes and 25 seconds.
During the bout, Ali employed an unexpected strategy. Leading up to the fight, he had declared he was going to "dance" and use his speed to keep away from Foreman and outbox him. However, in the first round, Ali headed straight for the champion and began scoring with a right hand lead, clearly surprising Foreman. Ali caught Foreman nine times in the first round with this technique but failed to knock him out. He then decided to take advantage of the young champion's weakness: staying power. Foreman had won 37 of his 40 bouts by knockout, mostly within three rounds. Eight of his previous bouts didn't go past the second round. Ali saw an opportunity to outlast Foreman, and capitalized on it.
In the second round, the challenger retreated to the ropes - inviting Foreman to hit him, while counterpunching and verbally taunting the younger man. Ali's plan was to enrage Foreman and absorb his best blows to exhaust him mentally and physically. While Foreman threw wide shots to Ali's body, Ali countered with stinging straight punches to Foreman's head. Foreman threw hundreds of punches in seven rounds, but with decreasing technique and potency. Ali's tactic of leaning on the ropes, covering up, and absorbing ineffective body shots was later termed "The Rope-A-Dope. Rope-a-dope is a Boxing fighting style used most famously by Muhammad Ali (who coined the term in the Rumble in the Jungle against George Foreman "
By the end of the seventh round, Foreman was exhausted. In the eighth round, Ali dropped Foreman with a combination at center ring and Foreman failed to make the count. Against the odds, Ali had regained the title. Many years later, Foreman would become champ again at age 45. Muhammad Ali (Foreman's best friend at the time) did not attend the title bout. When asked why, he said "I would deviate attention from George. It was his moment, not mine. "
The "Rumble in the Jungle" was the subject of a 1996 Academy Award winning documentary film, When We Were Kings. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. Documentary film is a broad category of visual expression that is based on the attempt in one fashion or another to " Document " reality When We Were Kings is a 1996 documentary film directed by Leon Gast about the famous Rumble in the Jungle Heavyweight championship The match was ranked seventh in the British television program The 100 Greatest Sporting Moments. British television broadcasting started in 1936 and now has a collection of free and subscription services over a variety of distribution media through which there are up to 600 channels
Second reign
After beating Foreman, Ali would have a successful string of title defenses. In March 1975, Ali faced Chuck Wepner in a bout that inspired the original Rocky. Chuck Wepner (born February 26, 1939) is a former Heavyweight boxer from Bayonne New Jersey. Rocky is a 1976 Film written by and starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by John G While it was largely thought that Ali would dominate, Wepner surprised everyone by not only knocking Ali down in the ninth round, but nearly going the distance. Ali eventually stopped Wepner in the fading minutes of the 15th round, but Wepner's display of courage and resilience gave Sylvester Stallone, then an aspiring writer, actor and director, the basis of the plot for the first of the Rocky franchise, which led to five sequels that have endured for 30 years. Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone (born July 6 1946 is an American Actor, director, producer and Screenwriter. In May 1975, Ali faced Ron Lyle, who lost by technical knockout in the 11th round after a barrage of punches by Ali. Ron Lyle (born February 12, 1941 in Dayton Ohio) was a professional boxer. Two months later, in July 1975, Ali won a 15-round decision against Joe Bugner who was criticized by the press for resorting to defensive tactics rather than mounting an attack.
Thrilla in Manila
In October 1975, Ali fought Joe Frazier for the third time. The Thrilla in Manila is a famous Boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, fought at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City The bout was promoted as the Thrilla in Manila by Don King, who had ascended to prominence following the Ali-Foreman fight. The Thrilla in Manila is a famous Boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, fought at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City Donald "Don" King (born August 20 1931) is an American Boxing promoter particularly known for his hairstyle and flamboyant personality The anticipation was enormous for this final clash between two great heavyweights. Ali believed Frazier was "over the hill" by that point, and his overconfidence may have caused him to train less than he could have. Ali's frequent insults, slurs and demeaning poems increased the anticipation and excitement for the fight, but also enraged a determined Frazier. Regarding the fight, Ali famously remarked, "It will be a killa. . . and a chilla. . . and a thrilla. . . when I get the gorilla in Manila. "
The fight lasted 14 grueling rounds in temperatures approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Ali won many of the early rounds, but Frazier staged a comeback in the middle rounds. By the late rounds, however, Ali had reasserted control and the fight was stopped when Frazier was unable to answer the bell for the 15th and final round (his eyes were swollen closed). Frazier's trainer, Eddie Futch, refused to allow Frazier to continue. Ali, in one of the toughest fights of his entire career, was quoted as saying, "It was the closest thing to death that I could feel. " Another version had Ali saying, "It was like death. Closest thing to dyin' that I know of. "
Late career
In early 1976, Ali would go on to face journeymen fighters such as Jean-Pierre Coopman and Richard Dunn (Ali's last knockout of his career), winning easily inside the distance against both. Jean-Pierre Coopman ( Ingelmunster, 11 July 1946 is a retired Belgian boxer who is best known for his title fight against Muhammad Ali in 1976 Richard Dunn (born January 19 1945) is an English boxer who unsuccessfully fought Muhammad Ali for the world heavyweight title in In April 1976, an out-of-shape Ali out pointed the tough, young brawler Jimmy Young, who went on to defeat George Foreman by decision and made Ali appear slow and immobile. Jimmy Young may refer to Jimmy Young (boxer (1948&ndash2005 Jimmy Young (disc jockey, Singer (born 1921
Ali's next match after Dunn was a June 25th exhibition against the Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki. real name, born February 20, 1943) is a Professional wrestling promoter and retired Japanese Professional wrestler and mixed martial [9]Although widely perceived as a publicity stunt, the match would have a long-term detrimental affect on Ali's mobility. Inoki spent much of the fight on the ground trying to damage Ali’s legs, while Ali spent most of the fight dodging the kicks or staying on the ropes. [10] At the end of 15 rounds, the bout was called a draw. Ali's legs, however, were bleeding, leading to an infection. He suffered two blood clots in his legs as well. [9]
Nevertheless, in September, at Yankee Stadium, Ali faced Ken Norton in their third fight, with Ali winning a close 15-round decision. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Kenneth Howard Norton Sr (born August 9 1943, Jacksonville Illinois) is a former world champion heavyweight boxer
In 1977, Ali faced only two opponents, defeating both by decision: the undistinguished Alfredo Evangelista, who gave Ali another 15-round challenge, and the devastating puncher Earnie Shavers, who nearly knocked him out in the second round. Alfredo Evangelista (born December 3, 1954) was a former Uruguayan Spanish boxer Earnie Dee Shaver (born August 31, 1945) better known as Earnie Shavers, is an American former professional boxer. Shavers would be Ali's final successful defense of his heavyweight title. Following the fight, Ali's corner doctor, Ferdie Pacheco, left Ali's entourage when it became clear to him that boxing was taking a significant toll on Ali, both physically and mentally. Dr Ferdie Pacheco was the cornerman for multiple Boxing champions most famously Muhammed Ali, for whom he was also a personal Physician. He made his decision when his warnings to Ali to retire went unheeded.
Olympic champion Leon Spinks finally dethroned Ali by decision in February 1978. Leon Spinks (born July 11 1953 in St Louis Missouri) is a former boxer. The fight was criticized by many fans, since Spinks was a relative rookie with only seven professional bouts in his career. However, Ali reclaimed his title for an unprecedented third time in their September 1978 rematch and then retired at age 37. He returned, however, to face new champion Larry Holmes in 1980. For the politician and activist see Larry Holmes (Marxist. Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949, in Cuthbert Georgia Despite Ali's claim that Holmes would be "mine in nine" he was soundly defeated by Holmes. Angelo Dundee refused to let his man come out for the 11th round, in what became Ali's first and only loss by anything other than a decision. Ali's final fight, a loss by unanimous decision after 10 rounds, was to up-and-coming challenger Trevor Berbick in 1981. Trevor Berbick (August 1 1955 – October 28 2006 was a Jamaican Heavyweight boxer who fought as a professional from 1976 until 2000
Ali's legacy
Muhammad Ali defeated almost every top heavyweight in his era, which has been called the golden age of heavyweight boxing. The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, were an International Ali was named "Fighter of the Year" by Ring Magazine more times than any other fighter, and was involved in more Ring Magazine "Fight of the Year" bouts than any other fighter. The Ring (often called Ring Magazine) is an American Boxing Magazine that was first published in 1922 as a boxing He is an inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and holds wins over seven other Hall of Fame inductees. The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall He is also one of only three boxers to be named "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated. Since its inception in 1954, Sports Illustrated magazine has annually presented the " Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. He is regarded as one of the best pound for pound boxers in history. Pound-for-pound is the term used in Boxing, Mixed martial arts and other Combat sports to describe a fighter's value in relation to fighters of different He was a masterful self-promoter, and his psychological tactics before, during, and after fights became legendary. It was his athleticism and boxing skill, however, that enabled him to scale the heights and sustain his position for so many years.
In 1978, three years before Ali's permanent retirement, the Board of Aldermen in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky voted 6–5 to rename Walnut Street to Muhammad Ali Boulevard. The Louisville Board of Alderman consisted of 12 wards and was the legislative branch of government for the City of Louisville prior to the merger of Louisville Kentucky This was controversial at the time, as within a week 12 of the 70 street signs were stolen. Most countries post signage known as traffic signs or road signs, at the side of Roads to Earlier that year, a committee of the Jefferson County Public Schools considered renaming Central High School in his honor, but the motion failed to pass. Jefferson County Public Schools can refer to a US Public school system in several states including Jefferson County Board of Education (Alabama Formally known as Louisville Central High School Magnet Career Academy Central High School is a Public high school in downtown Louisville Kentucky, At any rate, in time, Muhammad Ali Boulevard—and Ali himself—came to be well accepted in his hometown. [11]
He was the recipient of the 1997 Arthur Ashe Courage Award. The Arthur Ashe Courage Award (sometimes called the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage or Arthur Ashe for Courage Award) is an award that is part of the
In retirement
In 1984, Ali discovered he had Parkinson's disease, a neurological syndrome characterized by tremors, rigidity of muscles and slowness of speech and movement, following which his motor functions began a slow decline. Parkinson's disease (also known as Parkinson disease or PD) is a degenerative disorder of the Central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's Although Ali's doctors disagreed about whether his symptoms were caused by boxing and whether or not his condition was degenerative, he was ultimately diagnosed with Pugilistic Parkinson's syndrome. Dementia pugilistica ( DP) also called chronic traumatic encephalopathy ( CTE) chronic boxer’s encephalopathy, traumatic boxer’s encephalopathy [12] According to the documentary When We Were Kings, when Ali was asked about whether he has any regrets about boxing due to his disability, he responded that if he didn't box he would still be a painter in Louisville, Kentucky. When We Were Kings is a 1996 documentary film directed by Leon Gast about the famous Rumble in the Jungle Heavyweight championship
Despite the disability, he remains a beloved and active public figure. Public figure is a legal term applied in the context of Defamation actions ( Libel and Slander) as well as Invasion of privacy. Recently he was voted into Forbes Celebrity 100 coming in at number 13 behind Donald Trump. Forbes is an American Publishing and media company Its flagship publication Forbes magazine is published bi-weekly Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American Business magnate, Socialite, Television personality, and In 1985, he served as a guest referee at the inaugural WrestleMania event. WrestleMania (chronologically known as WrestleMania I) was the first WrestleMania Professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling In 1987 he was selected by the California Bicentennial Foundation for the U.S. Constitution to personify the vitality of the U. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme Law of the United States. S. Constitution and Bill of Rights in various high profile activities. In the United States the Bill of Rights is the name by which the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution are known Ali rode on a float at the 1988 Tournament of Roses Parade, launching the U. The Tournament of Roses Parade was established and first held on January 1 1890 in Pasadena California, eight miles (13 km northeast of Downtown Los Angeles S. Constitution's 200th birthday commemoration. He also published an oral history, Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times by Thomas Hauser, in 1991. Oral history can be defined as the recording preservation and interpretation of historical information, based on the personal experiences and opinions of the speaker Muhammad Ali His Life and Times is an award-winning Biography of the boxer Muhammad Ali, written in 1991 by Thomas Hauser. Ali received a Spirit of America Award calling him the most recognized American in the world. In 1996, he had the honor of lighting the flame at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, were an International
He has appeared at the 1998 AFL (Australian Football League) Grand Final, where Anthony Pratt invited him to watch the game. The Muhammad Ali Center, a tribute to the man and his values is located in Louisville Kentucky 's "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown Interstate 64 (abbreviated I-64) is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States. The Australian Football League (AFL is both the professional Australian national competition in the Sport of Australian Rules Football and its highest The AFL Grand Final is an annual Australian rules football match traditionally held on the final Saturday in September at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Anthony Pratt may be Anthony Pratt (businessman, CEO of Pratt Industries and board member of Visy Industries Anthony D He also greets runners at the start line of the Los Angeles Marathon every year. The Los Angeles Marathon is an annual Marathon held in Los Angeles California since 1986
In 1999, Ali received a special one-off award from the BBC at its annual BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award ceremony, namely the BBC Sports Personality of the Century Award in which he received more votes than the other four contenders combined. His daughter Laila Ali also became a boxer in 1999, despite her father's earlier comments against female boxing in 1978: "Women are not made to be hit in the breast, and face like that. Laila Ali (born December 30, 1977 in Ocala Florida) is a Professional boxer. . . the body's not made to be punched right here [patting his chest]. Get hit in the breast. . . hard. . . and all that. "
On September 13, 1999, Ali was named "Kentucky Athlete of the Century" by the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in ceremonies at the Galt House East. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Galt House is a 25-story 1300-room Hotel in Louisville Kentucky. [13]
In 2001, a biographical film, entitled Ali, was made, with Will Smith starring as Ali. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is a decoration bestowed by the President of the United States and is along with the equivalent Congressional Gold Medal bestowed The Muhammad Ali Center, a tribute to the man and his values is located in Louisville Kentucky 's "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown A biographical motion picture &mdash often shortened to biopic &mdash is a film that dramatizes the life of an actual person or people Ali is a 2001 American Biographical film directed by Michael Mann. The film received mixed reviews, with the positives generally attributed to the acting, as Smith and supporting actor Jon Voight earned Academy Award nominations. A supporting actor performs roles in a play or movie other than that of protagonist Jonathan Vincent Voight (born December 29 1938 is an Academy Award -winning American film Actor. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. Prior to making the Ali movie, Will Smith had continually rejected the role of Ali until Muhammad Ali personally requested that he accept the role. According to Smith, the first thing Ali said about the subject to Smith was: "You ain't pretty enough to play me. "
On November 17, 2002, Muhammad Ali went to Afghanistan as "U.N. Messenger of Peace". Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security He was in Kabul for a three-day goodwill mission as a special guest of the United Nations. } Kābul ( Persian and Pashto: کابل, IPA:) is the Capital and largest city of Afghanistan, with The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security [14]
He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House ceremony on November 9, 2005,[15] and the "Otto Hahn peace medal in Gold" of the United Nations Association of Germany (DGVN) in Berlin for his work with the US civil rights movement and the United Nations (December 17, 2005). The Presidential Medal of Freedom is a decoration bestowed by the President of the United States and is along with the equivalent Congressional Gold Medal bestowed See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. See also Protests of 1968 Historically the civil rights movement was a concentrated period of time around the world of approximately twenty years (1960-1980 in Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
On November 19, 2005 (Ali's 19th wedding anniversary), the $60 million non-profit Muhammad Ali Center opened in downtown Louisville. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A wedding anniversary is the Anniversary of the date on which a Wedding took place The Muhammad Ali Center, a tribute to the man and his values is located in Louisville Kentucky 's "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown Downtown Louisville is the largest central business district in the state of Kentucky and the urban hub of the Louisville Kentucky Metropolitan Area In addition to displaying his boxing memorabilia, the center focuses on core themes of peace, social responsibility, respect, and personal growth. Social responsibility is an ethical or ideological theory that an Entity whether it is a Government, Corporation, Organization Self-help or self-improvement refers to self-guided improvement—economically intellectually or emotionally—most frequently with a substantial psychological or spiritual
According to the Ali Center website, "Since he retired from boxing, Ali has devoted himself to humanitarian endeavors around the globe. He is a devout Muslim, and travels the world over, lending his name and presence to hunger and poverty relief, supporting education efforts of all kinds, promoting adoption and encouraging people to respect and better understand one another. A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion It is estimated that he has helped to provide more than 22 million meals to feed the hungry. Ali travels, on average, more than 200 days per year. "
At the FedEx Orange Bowl on January 2, 2007, Ali was an honorary captain for the Louisville Cardinals wearing their white jersey, number 19. FedEx Corporation ( is a Logistics services company based in the United States. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Louisville Cardinals (also known as the Cards) are the athletic teams representing the University of Louisville. Ali was accompanied by golf legend Arnold Palmer, who was the honorary captain for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational University in North Carolina, founded in 1834 The Demon Deacon is the mascot of Wake Forest University, a school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Miami Heat (often referred to simply as the Heat, including in some official team publications with HEAT in all capital letters are a professional Basketball Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr (born January 17 1982) is an American professional Basketball player who currently plays for the Miami Heat
A youth club in Ali's hometown and a species of rose (Rosa ali) have also been named after him. A youth club is a place where young people can meet and enjoy activities such as Fooseball, Table tennis, or Video games, and are frequently sponsored by A rose is a perennial flowering Shrub or vine of the Genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae, that contains over 100 species On June 5, 2007, he received an honorary doctorate of humanities at Princeton University's 260th graduation ceremony. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa ( Latin: 'for the sake of the honour' is an Academic degree for which a university (or other degree-awarding Princeton University is a private Coeducational research university located in Princeton, New Jersey. Graduation is the action of receiving or conferring an Academic degree or the associated ceremony [16]
Ali lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his 4th wife, Yolanda 'Lonnie' Ali. Scottsdale ( O'odham Vaṣai S-vaṣonĭ; Yaqui Eskatel) is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, Biography Early life Cassius Clay Jr was born on January 17 1942 [17] They own a house in Berrien Springs, Michigan, which is for sale. Berrien Springs is a village in Berrien County in the US state of Michigan. On January 9, 2007, they purchased a house in eastern Jefferson County, Kentucky for $1,875,000. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Jefferson County is a County located in the US state of Kentucky. The Commonwealth of Kentucky ( is a state located in the East Central United States of America. [18]
Ranking in heavyweight history
There is no consensus among boxing experts and historians as to who is the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Ring Magazine, a prominent boxing magazine, named Muhammad Ali as number 1 in a 1998 ranking of greatest heavyweights from all eras. The Ring (often called Ring Magazine) is an American Boxing Magazine that was first published in 1922 as a boxing But in a 1971 article Nat Fleischer, the founder of the Ring who saw every heavyweight champion from Jim Jeffries to Joe Frazier, refused to include Ali in his all-time top ten, saying: "he does not qualify for rating with the greatest heavyweights of all time". Nathaniel Stanley Fleischer ( November 3, 1887, New York – June 25, 1972) was a noted American Boxing writer Jim Jeffries may refer to James J Jeffries, world heavyweight boxing champion Jim Jeffries, Australian comedian For the Major League Baseball player and manager see Joe Frazier (baseball. [19] Fleischer was writing after Ali's loss to Frazier, several years before his performance against Foreman and rematches with Frazier.
Recently Ali was named the second greatest fighter in boxing history by ESPN.com behind only welterweight and middleweight great Sugar Ray Robinson. ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc Sugar Ray Robinson' (born Walker Smith Jr, May 3 1921 – April 12 1989 was a professional boxer In December of 2007, ESPN listed its choice of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Ali was second on this list also behind Joe Louis, despite the fact that the earlier poll placed Ali ahead of Louis.
Personal life
Muhammad Ali has been married four times and has seven daughters and two sons. Ali met his first wife, cocktail waitress Sonji Roi, approximately one month before they married on August 14, 1964. A cocktail waitress is a type of server who specializes in bringing drinks to patrons of bars Casinos comedy clubs live music venues and other drinking Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Roi's objections to certain Muslim customs in regard to dress for women contributed to the breakup of their marriage. A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion They divorced on January 10, 1966. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar.
On August 17, 1967, Ali (aged 25) married 17-year old Belinda Boyd. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. After the wedding, she converted to Islam and changed her name to Khalilah Ali, though she was still called Belinda by old friends and family. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. They had four children: Maryum (b. 1968), Jamillah and Liban (b. 1970), and Muhammad Ali Jr. (b. 1972).
However, Ali began an affair with a young woman named Veronica Porsche in 1975. Veronica Porsche Ali (now Veronica Porsche Anderson) is an American Actress of Louisiana Creole descent By the summer of 1977, Ali's second marriage was over and he had married Veronica. At the time of their marriage, they had a baby girl, Hana, and Veronica was pregnant with their second child. Their second daughter, Laila, was born in December of 1977. Laila Ali (born December 30, 1977 in Ocala Florida) is a Professional boxer. By 1986, Ali and Veronica were divorced.
On November 19, 1986, Ali married Yolanda Ali. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) They had been friends since 1964 in Louisville. Their mothers were close friends, although Lonnie has publicly denied the popular notion that Muhammad Ali was once her babysitter. They have one adopted son, Asaad.
Ali has two other daughters, Miya and Khaliah, from extramarital relationships.
Ali in the media and popular culture
As a world champion boxer and social activist, Ali has been the subject of numerous books, films and other creative works. This article covers Muhammad Ali in media and popular culture. He has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine on 37 different occasions, second only to Michael Jordan. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963 is a retired American professional Basketball player and active businessman His autobiography The Greatest: My Own Story, written with Richard Durham, was published in 1975. When We Were Kings, a 1996 documentary about the Rumble in the Jungle, won an Academy Award, and the 2001 biopic Ali garnered an Oscar nomination for Will Smith's portrayal of the lead role. When We Were Kings is a 1996 documentary film directed by Leon Gast about the famous Rumble in the Jungle Heavyweight championship "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. Ali is a 2001 American Biographical film directed by Michael Mann.
Professional boxing championship accomplishments
Professional boxing record
| 56 Wins (37 knockouts, 19 decisions), 5 Losses (4 decisions, 1 retirement), 0 Draws[20] | |||||||
| Res. Charles L "Sonny" Liston (May 8 1932?–January 5 1971 was a professional boxer who became world heavyweight champion in 1962 by knocking out Floyd The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Ernie Terrell (born on April 4, 1939 in Belzoni Mississippi) is an American Singer, Record producer, and former World The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title For the Major League Baseball player and manager see Joe Frazier (baseball. Ernie Terrell (born on April 4, 1939 in Belzoni Mississippi) is an American Singer, Record producer, and former World The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title James Albert "Jimmy" Ellis (born February 24, 1940 was a boxer from Louisville Kentucky. Leotis Martin ( March 10, 1939 &ndash November 20, 1998) was an American boxer best known for his victory over former heavyweight The North American Boxing Federation (NABF is a not-for-profit regional sanctioning body that awards regional boxing titles This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is an American two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is an American two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion The North American Boxing Federation (NABF is a not-for-profit regional sanctioning body that awards regional boxing titles This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Kenneth Howard Norton Sr (born August 9 1943, Jacksonville Illinois) is a former world champion heavyweight boxer Kenneth Howard Norton Sr (born August 9 1943, Jacksonville Illinois) is a former world champion heavyweight boxer The North American Boxing Federation (NABF is a not-for-profit regional sanctioning body that awards regional boxing titles This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Kenneth Howard Norton Sr (born August 9 1943, Jacksonville Illinois) is a former world champion heavyweight boxer George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is an American two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Leon Spinks (born July 11 1953 in St Louis Missouri) is a former boxer. The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Leon Spinks (born July 11 1953 in St Louis Missouri) is a former boxer. The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started John ("Johnny" Tate (born January 29, 1955 in Marion Arkansas &ndash died April 9, 1998 in Knoxville Tennessee | Opponent | Type | Rd. , Time | Date | Location | Notes | |
| Loss | Trevor Berbick | Decision (unanimous) | 10 (10) | 1981-12-11 |  Nassau, Bahamas |
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| Loss | Larry Holmes | Corner retirement | 10 (15) | 1980-10-02 | Las Vegas, NV |
Match was for WBC Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Leon Spinks | Decision (unanimous) | 15 (15) | 1978-09-15 | New Orleans, LA |
Won WBA Heavyweight title; Vacated title on 1979-09-06 |
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| Loss | Leon Spinks | Decision (split) | 15 (15) | 1978-02-15 | Las Vegas, NV |
Lost WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Earnie Shavers | Decision (unanimous) | 15 (15) | 1977-09-29 | New York City, NY |
Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Alfredo Evangelista | Decision (unanimous) | 15 (15) | 1977-05-16 | Landover, MD |
Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Ken Norton | Decision (unanimous) | 15 (15) | 1976-09-28 | The Bronx, New York |
Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Richard Dunn | TKO | 5 (15) | 1976-05-24 |  Munich, Germany |
Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Jimmy Young | Decision (unanimous) | 15 (15) | 1976-04-30 | Landover, MD |
Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Jean-Pierre Coopman | KO | 5 (15) | 1976-02-20 |  San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Joe Frazier | TKO | 14 (15), 0:59 | 1975-10-01 |  Quezon City, Philippines |
"The Thrilla in Manila"; Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles |
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| Win | Joe Bugner | Decision (unanimous) | 15 (15) | 1975-06-30 |  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Ron Lyle | TKO | 11 (15) | 1975-05-16 | Las Vegas, NV |
Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Chuck Wepner | TKO | 15 (15), 2:41 | 1975-03-24 | Richfield, OH |
Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles | |
| Win | George Foreman | KO | 8 (15), 2:58 | 1974-10-30 |  Kinshasa, Zaire |
"The Rumble in the Jungle"; Won WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles |
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| Win | Joe Frazier | Decision (unanimous) | 12 (12) | 1974-01-28 | New York City, NY |
Retained NABF Heavyweight title; Vacated title later in 1974 |
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| Win | Rudi Lubbers | Decision (unanimous) | 12 (12) | 1973-10-20 |  Jakarta, Indonesia |
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| Win | Ken Norton | Decision (split) | 12 (12) | 1973-09-10 | Inglewood, CA |
Won NABF Heavyweight title | |
| Loss | Ken Norton | Decision (split) | 12 (12) | 1973-03-31 | San Diego, CA |
Lost NABF Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Joe Bugner | Decision (unanimous) | 12 (12) | 1973-02-14 | Las Vegas, NV |
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| Win | Bob Foster | KO | 7 (12) | 1972-11-21 | Stateline, NV |
Retained NABF Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Floyd Patterson | TKO | 7 (12) | 1972-09-20 | New York City, NY |
Retained NABF Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Alvin Lewis | TKO | 11 (12), 1:15 | 1972-07-19 |  Dublin, Ireland |
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| Win | Jerry Quarry | TKO | 7 (12), 0:19 | 1972-06-27 | Las Vegas, NV |
Retained NABF Heavyweight title | |
| Win | George Chuvalo | Decision (unanimous) | 12 (12) | 1972-05-01 |  Vancouver, Canada |
Retained NABF Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Mac Foster | Decision (unanimous) | 15 (15) | 1972-04-01 |  Tokyo, Japan |
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| Win | Jürgen Blin | KO | 7 (12), 2:12 | 1971-12-26 |  Zurich, Switzerland |
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| Win | Buster Mathis | Decision (unanimous) | 12 (12) | 1971-11-17 | Houston, TX |
Retained NABF Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Jimmy Ellis | TKO | 12 (12), 2:10 | 1971-07-26 | Houston, TX |
Won vacant NABF Heavyweight title | |
| Loss | Joe Frazier | Decision (unanimous) | 15 (15) | 1971-03-08 | New York City, NY |
"The Fight of the Century"; Match was for WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles |
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| Win | Oscar Bonavena | TKO | 15 (15), 2:03 | 1970-12-07 | New York City, NY |
Won NABF Heavyweight title; Vacated title in 1971 |
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| Win | Jerry Quarry | TKO | 3 (15) | 1970-10-26 | Atlanta, GA |
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| Win | Zora Folley | KO | 7 (15), 1:48 | 1967-03-22 | New York City, NY |
Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles; Stripped of titles on 1967-04-28 |
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| Win | Ernie Terrell | Decision (unanimous) | 15 (15) | 1967-02-06 | Houston, TX |
Retained WBC Heavyweight title, Won WBA Heavyweight title |
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| Win | Cleveland Williams | TKO | 3 (15) | 1966-11-14 | Houston, TX |
Retained WBC Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Karl Mildenberger | TKO | 12 (15) | 1966-09-10 | Frankfurt, Germany |
Retained WBC Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Brian London | KO | 3 (15) | 1966-08-06 |  London England |
Retained WBC Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Henry Cooper | TKO | 6 (15), 1:38 | 1966-05-21 | London, England |
Retained WBC Heavyweight title | |
| Win | George Chuvalo | Decision (unanimous) | 15 (15) | 1966-03-29 | Toronto, Canada |
Retained WBC Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Floyd Patterson | TKO | 12 (15), 2:18 | 1965-11-22 | Las Vegas, NV |
Retained WBC Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Sonny Liston | KO | 1 (15), 2:12 | 1965-05-25 | Lewiston, ME |
Retained WBC Heavyweight title | |
| Win | Sonny Liston | Corner retirement | 7 (15) | 1964-02-25 | Miami Beach, FL |
Won WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles; Stripped of WBA title on 1964-06-19 |
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| Win | Henry Cooper | TKO | 5 (10), 2:15 | 1963-06-18 | London, England |
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| Win | Doug Jones | Decision (unanimous) | 10 (10) | 1963-03-13 | New York City, NY |
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| Win | Charley Powell | KO | 3, 2:04 | 1963-01-24 | Pittsburgh, PA |
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| Win | Archie Moore | TKO | 4 (10), 1:35 | 1962-11-15 | Los Angeles, CA |
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| Win | Alejandro Lavorante | KO | 5 (10), 1:48 | 1962-07-20 | Los Angeles, CA |
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| Win | Billy Daniels | TKO | 7 (10), 2:21 | 1962-05-19 | Los Angeles, CA |
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| Win | George Logan | TKO | 4 (10), 1:34 | 1962-04-23 | New York City, NY |
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| Win | Don Warner | TKO | 4, 0:34 | 1962-03-28 | Miami Beach, FL |
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| Win | Sonny Banks | TKO | 4 (10), 0:26 | 1962-02-10 | New York City, NY |
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| Win | Willi Besmanoff | TKO | 7 (10), 1:55 | 1961-11-29 | Louisville, KY |
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| Win | Alex Miteff | TKO | 6 (10), 1:45 | 1961-10-07 | Louisville, KY |
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| Win | Alonzo Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | 10 (10) | 1961-07-22 | Louisville, KY |
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| Win | Duke Sabedong | Decision (unanimous) | 10 (10) | 1961-06-26 | Las Vegas, NV |
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| Win | LaMar Clark | KO | 2 (10), 1:27 | 1961-04-19 | Louisville, KY |
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| Win | Donnie Fleeman | TKO | 7 (8) | 1961-02-21 | Miami Beach, FL |
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| Win | Jimmy Robinson | KO | 1 (8), 1:34 | 1961-02-07 | Miami Beach, FL |
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| Win | Tony Esperti | TKO | 3 (8), 1:30 | 1961-01-17 | Miami Beach, FL |
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| Win | Herb Siler | KO | 4 (8) | 1960-12-27 | Miami Beach, FL |
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| Win | Tunney Hunsaker | Decision (unanimous) | 6 (6) | 1960-10-29 | Louisville, KY |
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See also
- BBC Sports Personality of the Century Award
- List of heavyweight boxing champions
- List of Louisvillians
- List of male boxers
- List of North American Muslims
- List of WBA world champions
- List of WBC world champions
- Notable boxing families
Notes
- ^ Caldwell, Deborah. Trevor Berbick (August 1 1955 – October 28 2006 was a Jamaican Heavyweight boxer who fought as a professional from 1976 until 2000 Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Nassau is the Capital, largest city and commercial centre of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. For the politician and activist see Larry Holmes (Marxist. Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949, in Cuthbert Georgia Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Leon Spinks (born July 11 1953 in St Louis Missouri) is a former boxer. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Leon Spinks (born July 11 1953 in St Louis Missouri) is a former boxer. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Earnie Dee Shaver (born August 31, 1945) better known as Earnie Shavers, is an American former professional boxer. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. The City of New York Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Landover is an area of Prince George's County in the State of Maryland in the United States of America. Kenneth Howard Norton Sr (born August 9 1943, Jacksonville Illinois) is a former world champion heavyweight boxer Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Richard Dunn (born January 19 1945) is an English boxer who unsuccessfully fought Muhammad Ali for the world heavyweight title in Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Munich (München; Minga is the capital city of Bavaria, Germany. Jimmy Young ( November 16 1948 &ndash February 20 2005) called "the man who gave Ali a boxing lesson" was a skilled Philadelphia Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment San Juan (saŋ hwaŋ (from the Spanish San Juan Bautista, " Saint John the Baptist " is the Capital and largest municipality in For the Major League Baseball player and manager see Joe Frazier (baseball. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Quezon City ( Filipino: Lungsod Quezon) is the former capital ( 1948 - 1976) and the most populous The Thrilla in Manila is a famous Boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, fought at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Kuala Lumpur (ˈkwɑːləlʊmˈpʊər Malay /kwɑlɑlʊmpʊ/ and locally /kwɑləlʊmpɔ/ or even /kɔlɔmpɔ/ or often abbreviated as K Ron Lyle (born February 12, 1941 in Dayton Ohio) was a professional boxer. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Chuck Wepner (born February 26, 1939) is a former Heavyweight boxer from Bayonne New Jersey. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Richfield is a village in Summit County, Ohio, United States. George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is an American two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Kinshasa (formerly French: Léopoldville, formerly Dutch: Leopoldstad, German: Leopoldstadt) is the Capital The Rumble in The Jungle was a Boxing match pitting then world Heavyweight champion George Foreman against former world champion and challenger For the Major League Baseball player and manager see Joe Frazier (baseball. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta) is the Capital and largest city of Indonesia. Kenneth Howard Norton Sr (born August 9 1943, Jacksonville Illinois) is a former world champion heavyweight boxer Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County California, southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Kenneth Howard Norton Sr (born August 9 1943, Jacksonville Illinois) is a former world champion heavyweight boxer Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Bob Foster (born December 15, 1938) is a native of Albuquerque New Mexico, USA whom many Boxing critics consider to be one of the greatest Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Stateline is a Census-designated place (CDP on the east shore of Lake Tahoe in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. Floyd Patterson ( January 4, 1935 – May 11, 2006) was an American heavyweight boxing champion. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. "Irish" Jerry Quarry ( May 15, 1945 - January 3, 1999) nicknamed “The Bellflower Bomber” was an American Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden George Louis Chuvalo, CM (born September 12, 1937) is a retired Canadian heavyweight boxer who was never knocked down in ninety-three Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal MacArthur 'Mac' Foster (born 27 June 1942) is a retired American Heavyweight boxer. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. Jürgen Blin (1943-) was a German boxer who on December 26, 1971 was knocked out in the seventh round by Muhammad Ali. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Zürich (, Zürich German: Züri, Zurich, Zurigo; in English generally Zurich) is the largest city in Switzerland and capital of the Buster Mathis ( June 5, 1943 - September 6, 1995) had a very successful career as an amateur Heavyweight boxer. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers James Albert "Jimmy" Ellis (born February 24, 1940 was a boxer from Louisville Kentucky. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus For the Major League Baseball player and manager see Joe Frazier (baseball. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Fight of the Century was the promotional nickname given to the first Boxing match between champion Joe Frazier (26-0 23 Oscar Natalio "Ringo" Bonavena ( September 25, 1942 in Buenos Aires, Argentina – May 22, 1976 near Reno Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. "Irish" Jerry Quarry ( May 15, 1945 - January 3, 1999) nicknamed “The Bellflower Bomber” was an American Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Zora Folley ( 27 May 1932 &ndash July 9, 1972) was an African-American heavyweight boxer. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Ernie Terrell (born on April 4, 1939 in Belzoni Mississippi) is an American Singer, Record producer, and former World Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams ( June 6, 1933 &ndash September 3, 1999) was an American heavyweight boxer who Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Karl Mildenberger (born Kaiserslautern, 23 November 1937) is a retired German Heavyweight boxer. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Brian London (real name Brian Sidney Harper, born 19 June, 1934 in West Hartlepool is a retired English Heavyweight Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Sir Henry Cooper OBE, KSG (born May 3 1934) in South East London, is a retired English Heavyweight Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. George Louis Chuvalo, CM (born September 12, 1937) is a retired Canadian heavyweight boxer who was never knocked down in ninety-three Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Floyd Patterson ( January 4, 1935 – May 11, 2006) was an American heavyweight boxing champion. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Charles L "Sonny" Liston (May 8 1932?–January 5 1971 was a professional boxer who became world heavyweight champion in 1962 by knocking out Floyd Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Lewiston, in Androscoggin County, is the second-largest city in the U Charles L "Sonny" Liston (May 8 1932?–January 5 1971 was a professional boxer who became world heavyweight champion in 1962 by knocking out Floyd Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Sir Henry Cooper OBE, KSG (born May 3 1934) in South East London, is a retired English Heavyweight Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Doug Jones is the name of Doug Jones (actor (born 1960 American film actor Doug Jones (boxer (born 1937 American heavyweight boxer Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Before Boxing Moore often found himself in trouble as a youngster and was in a reformatory until 1934 Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold William Boone "Billy" Daniels ( September 12 1915 &ndash October 7 1988) was a singer active in the United States from the mid-1930s Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Sonny Banks ( June 29, 1940 - May 13, 1965) was an American boxer best known for being the first fighter to drop Muhammad Ali Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Tunney Morgan Hunsaker ( September 1, 1932 &mdash April 27, 2005) was the Police chief of Fayetteville, Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Following are notable people who were This page is an incomplete list of notable people from North America who are Muslims. List of WBA world champions is a table showing the world champions certificated by World Boxing Association (WBA List of WBC world champions is a table showing the world champions certificated by World Boxing Council (WBC This is a list of Boxing families with two or more notable boxers Muhammad Ali's New Spiritual Quest. Beliefnet. Beliefnet or Beliefnetcom is a large spiritual site on the internet that is owned by Fox Entertainment Group, a division of News Corporation. 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- ^ Hauser 2004, p. 14
- ^ Muhammad Ali. University of Florida. The University of Florida ( Florida or UF) is a public land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant major Research Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held
- ^ Muhammad Ali Timeline. Infoplease. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held
- ^ Boxing Classics - Sonny Liston v Cassius Clay - February 25 1964. Saddo Boxing. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held
- ^ a b Hauser, Thomas (2003-11-02). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 The living flame. The Observer. The Observer is a British Newspaper published on Sundays In about the same place on the political spectrum as its daily sister paper The Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held
- ^ ""The Greatest" Is Gone", Time, 1978-02-27, pp. Time (trademarked in capitals as TIME) is a weekly American Newsmagazine, similar to Newsweek and Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation 5. Retrieved on 2007-08-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans.
- ^ "This Week in Black History", Jet, 1994-05-02. Jet is a popular African-American Publication founded in Chicago Illinois in 1951 by John H Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Retrieved on 2007-08-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans.
- ^ a b Tallent, Aaron. The Joke That Almost Ended Ali's Career. The Sweet Science. Retrieved on 2007-12-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song.
- ^ Inoki vs. Ali Footage. YouTube. YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload view and share Video clips YouTube was created in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees Retrieved on 2007-12-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song.
- ^ Hill, Bob. "Ali stirs conflicting emotions in hometown", The Courier-Journal, 2005-11-19. The Courier-Journal, nicknamed the "C-J", is the main Newspaper for the city of Louisville Kentucky, USA Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Retrieved on 2006-12-22. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies
- ^ Plumber, William (1997-01-07). Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental The World's Champion. People. People (full name People Weekly) is a weekly American Magazine of Celebrity and human interest stories, published Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held
- ^ Spears, Marc J. . "Ali: The Greatest of 20th century; Show stops when the champ arrives for awards dinner", The Courier-Journal, 1999-09-14. The Courier-Journal, nicknamed the "C-J", is the main Newspaper for the city of Louisville Kentucky, USA Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Retrieved on 2007-01-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental
- ^ Muhammad Ali visits Kabul. Getty Images. Getty Images Inc ( is a stock photo agency, based in Seattle Washington, USA Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held
- ^ William Plumber (2003-11-03). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients. White House Press Secretary. The White House Press Secretary is a senior White House official with a rank one step below Presidential Cabinet level Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held
- ^ Ryan, Joe. "Boxing legend Ali gets Princeton degree", The Star-Ledger, 2007-06-05. The Star-Ledger is a Newspaper in the US state of New Jersey and is based in Newark. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Retrieved on 2007-06-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem
- ^ Dahlberg, Tim. "Ali turns 65 with a whisper and twinkle", The Courier-Journal, 2007-01-17. The Courier-Journal, nicknamed the "C-J", is the main Newspaper for the city of Louisville Kentucky, USA Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Retrieved on 2007-01-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor
- ^ Shafer, Sheldon S. . "Ali coming home, buys house in Jefferson County", The Courier-Journal, 2007-01-25. The Courier-Journal, nicknamed the "C-J", is the main Newspaper for the city of Louisville Kentucky, USA Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Retrieved on 2007-01-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate
- ^ CLAY AN ALL-TIME TOP 10?. The Ring Online. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held
- ^ boxer: Muhammad Ali. BoxRec. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held
References
- Hauser, Thomas (2004), Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times, Robson Books
External links
- www.ali.com Official website
- Top Ali Fight Photos from Sports Illustrated
- Muhammad Ali at the Internet Movie Database
- Muhammad Ali news archive — Louisville Courier-Journal
- www.maprc.com Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center (MAPC)
- Muhammad Ali - Art of boxing — United Athletes Magazine
- Muhammad Ali's profile at FamousMuslims.com
- Professional boxing record for Muhammad Ali from Boxrec
- Muhammad Ali's U.S. Olympic Team bio
- Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami
| Preceded by Antonio Rebollo Barcelona 1992 |
Final Summer Olympic Torchbearer Muhammad Ali Atlanta 1996 |
Succeeded by Cathy Freeman Sydney 2000 |
| Preceded by none |
United Press International Athlete of the Year 1974 |
Succeeded by João Carlos de Oliveira |
| Preceded by O.J. Simpson |
Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year 1974 |
Succeeded by Fred Lynn |
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|---|---|
| NAME | Ali, Muhammad |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Clay, Cassius Marcellus, Jr. Anova Books is a UK -based Publishing company founded in 2005 with the acquisition of the Chrysalis Books Group from the Chrysalis Group. The Courier-Journal, nicknamed the "C-J", is the main Newspaper for the city of Louisville Kentucky, USA BoxReccom is a website dedicated to keep updated records of professional boxers, both male and female. Ayoub Alkandery is the Paralympic archer who lit the Olympic Cauldron by shooting an arrow over it during the Opening Ceremony of the 1992 Summer The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Barcelona, The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a Symbol of the Olympic Games. The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, were an International Catherine Astrid Salome Freeman, OAM (known as Cathy Freeman) (born 16 February 1973 is an Australian sprinter who is particularly associated with "I am proud and happy to proclaim that you have presented to the world the best Olympic Games ever The United Press International Athlete of the Year Award was conferred annually between 1974 and 1995 one each to the individuals adjudged without restriction to Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Shigeru Kasamatsu, Japan João Carlos de Oliveira, also known as "João do Pulo" ( May 28, 1954 &ndash May 17, 1999) was a Brazilian athlete Orenthal James "O J" Simpson (born July 9 1947 who has also been called The Juice, is a retired American football player, The first Athlete of the Year award in the United States was initiated by the Associated Press (AP in 1931. Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Shigeru Kasamatsu, Japan Frederic Michael "Fred" Lynn (born February 3 1952 in Chicago Illinois) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball (prior to conversion to Islam) |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American boxer, world heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medallist; anti-Vietnam War activist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 17, 1942 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Louisville, Kentucky |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
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