Introduction:
In this article, I am going to tell you the biography, Facts, Height, Religion, and much more about Muhammad Ali Boxer. So, keep reading the article till the end and also comments your opinion in the comment section.
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Muhammad Ali:
Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A, and died on June 3, 2016, in Scottsdale, Arizona, the U.S. He was a Negro. His old name was "Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr." but later he accepted Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
Career:
He was a professional martial artist. His martial-art style was boxing. He was one of the best boxer of his time. He played many tournaments at the International level and always got gold maddle.
Style:
He starts boxing at the age of twelve when his bicycle was stolen by a thief. He complains about the thief in the local police station. The inspector of the police station(Joe Martin) was a teacher in the boxing academy. He saw the bravery of Muhammad Ali and gave him the idea to join the boxing classes.
Muhammad Ali's career starts from this academy and then he learns more knowledge and science of boxing and starts fighting the local championships. Due to his extraordinary performance, he jumped into the tournaments at the National and International levels.
Personal Life:
As he was a dangerous boxer in the ring, but he was also a very simple and kind in his personal life with everyone. He also helps other people in every field of life.
Fact:
Once, he was playing a tournament in the ring with his opponent player. Muhammad Ali punched him. His opponent fell down and knock out. The child of the opponent fell in anger and came into the ring. He starts punching Ali on his face and Ali puts his face in front of a child. In the end, Muhammad Ali fell down and acts like, that he is defeated by the child.
Religion:
From an early age, he had an interest in Islam. He was following many Islamic preachers and building more interest. Through inspiration from "Malcolm X", In 1964, he accepted Islam and in 1966 he publicly announced that he had changed his religion and name into Muhammad Ali.
Nick Names:
Due to his boxing fights, he was also known as;
- The Greatest
- The Louisville Lip
- The People's Champion
Family:
His father's name was "Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr." and his mother's name was "Odessa Grady Clay". His father was a sign painter and also interested in acting, singing, and dancing. His mother was a cleaning lady.
Biography:
Real Name: Muhammad Ali
Previous Name: Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
Date Of Birth: 17, Jan 1942
Place Of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A
Date Of Death: June 3, 2016, Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Resting Place: Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky
Religion: Islam
Nationality: American
Profession: Professional Boxer
Education: Central High School
Family:
Father Name: Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr.
Mother Name: Odessa Grady Clay
Brother Name: Rahman Ali
Wives: 4
Last Wife: Yolanda Williams (m. 1986)
Children: 9
Physical Stats:
Height: 6.49 feet
Height in cm: 198 cm
Stance: Orthodox
Weight: 107 kg (Heavyweight)
Total fights: 61
Wins: 56
Wins by KO: 37
Conclusion:
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