Muhammad Ali

1942-01-17

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Biography

Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer and philanthropist. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated figures of the 20th century and as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Ali was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He began training as an amateur boxer at age 12. At 18, he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics and turned professional later that year. He became a Muslim after 1961. He won the world heavyweight championship from Sonny Liston in a major upset on February 25, 1964, at age 22. On March 6, 1964, he announced that he no longer would be known as Cassius Clay but as Muhammad Ali. In 1966, Ali refused to be drafted into the military, citing his religious beliefs and ethical opposition to the Vietnam War. He was found guilty of draft evasion...

Known For

Biography

Known For

When We Were Kings

City of Ali

Sonny Liston - La vera storia

Ali's Comeback: The Untold Story

Soul Power

モハメッド・アリ 黒い魂 STAND UP LIKE A MAN

モハメッド・アリ黒い魂 STAND UP LIKE A MAN