"[191], Civil rights figures came to believe that Ali had an energizing effect on the freedom movement as a whole. Stratton states that Ali arranged the second fight, in 1972, with the financially struggling Patterson to help the former champion earn enough money to pay a debt to the IRS. Damage to his brain caused by blows to the head resulted in slurred speech, slowed movement, and other symptoms of Parkinson syndrome. [note 1] Ali is the only boxer to be named The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year six times. Smith said the first thing Ali told him was: "Man, you're almost pretty enough to play me. I would get home from school to find homeless families sleeping in our guest room. Clay infuriated devotees of the sport as much as he impressed them. [115] In 2001 Khaliah was quoted as saying she believed her father viewed her as "a mistake. 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. [143][144] After Ali met a lesbian couple who were fans of his in 1997, he smiled and said to his friend Hauser, “They look like they’re happy together”. [237], Around 1987, the California Bicentennial Foundation for the U.S. Constitution selected Ali to personify the vitality of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. [50][51], These early fights were not without trials. and "The tree will fall" during a shared interview. He was dyslexic, which led to difficulties in reading and writing, at school and for much of his life. In 2006, the documentary Ali Rap was produced by ESPN. Ali won a unanimous 15-round decision. Liston was widely regarded as the most intimidating, powerful fighter of his era. This led to a story in The Miami Herald just before the fight disclosing that Clay had joined the Nation of Islam, which nearly caused the bout to be canceled. [200] In 1977 the book was adapted into a film called The Greatest, in which Ali played himself and Ernest Borgnine played Angelo Dundee. [74] A computer program purportedly determined the winner, based on data about the fighters, along with the opinions of approximately 250 boxing experts. [162] In 1977, he said that, after he retired, he would dedicate the rest of his life to getting "ready to meet God" by helping people, charitable causes, uniting people and helping to make peace. Following his loss to Frazier, Ali won 10 fights in a row, 8 of them against world-class opponents. Although the seven-foot-two-inch tall Chamberlain had formidable physical advantages over Ali—weighing 60 pounds more and able to reach 14 inches further—Ali was able to influence Chamberlain into calling off the bout by taunting him with calls of "Timber!" [107] They quarrelled over Sonji's refusal to become a Muslim. For the last four years of Clay's amateur career he was trained by boxing cutman Chuck Bodak.[46]. However, after he won the championship from Liston in 1964, the Nation of Islam was more receptive and agreed to publicize his membership. [278], On January 8, 2001, Muhammad Ali was presented with the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Bill Clinton. Center was held during the afternoon of June 10. Following Ali's death, he was the number-one trending topic on Twitter for over 12 hours and on Facebook for several days. The case was settled when Ali agreed to set up a $200,000 trust fund for Khaliah. Earlier that year, a committee of the Jefferson County Public Schools (Kentucky) considered renaming Ali's alma mater, Central High School, in his honor, but the motion failed to pass. [citation needed] In 2015, Harris Poll found that Ali was one of the three most recognizable athletes in the United States, along with Michael Jordan and Babe Ruth. Fox, who also has Parkinson's disease, to raise awareness and fund research for a cure. His final record of 56 wins and 5 losses with 37 knockouts has been matched by others, but the quality of his opponents and his overwhelming success during his prime placed him among boxing’s immortals. The two almost came to blows over the name issue in a pre-fight interview with Howard Cosell. Ali began training at a farm near Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1971 and, finding the country setting to his liking, sought to develop a real training camp in the countryside. "[110] Ali's brother Rahman said that she was Ali's only true love and the Nation of Islam made Ali divorce her and Ali never got over it. Angelo Dundee (left) taping the hands of Muhammad Ali, 1966. [177] In 1964, he was reclassified as Class 1-Y (fit for service only in times of national emergency) after he failed the U.S. Armed Forces qualifying test because his writing and spelling skills were sub-standard,[178] due to his dyslexia. Seven months later Ali regained the championship with a 15-round victory over Spinks. "[145], Ali said that he first heard of the Nation of Islam when he was fighting in the Golden Gloves tournament in Chicago in 1959, and attended his first Nation of Islam meeting in 1961. In time, Muhammad Ali Boulevard—and Ali himself—came to be well accepted in his hometown.[273]. He was reported to jokingly say, "That computer was made in Alabama."[73]. This made Ali the first heavyweight champion to win the belt three times. Price. The case went on until 1986 and was eventually thrown out as her allegations were deemed to be barred by the statute of limitations. There is a great possibility that I will retire. [160], In a 2004 autobiography, Ali attributed his conversion to mainstream Sunni Islam to Warith Deen Muhammad, who assumed leadership of the Nation of Islam upon the death of his father Elijah Muhammad, and persuaded the Nation's followers to become adherents of Sunni Islam. Despite this, Clay taunted Liston during the pre-fight buildup, dubbing him "the big ugly bear", stating "Liston even smells like a bear" and claiming "After I beat him I'm going to donate him to the zoo. An ailing Ali said afterwards that the fight "was the closest thing to dying that I know", and, when later asked if he had viewed the fight on videotape, reportedly said, "Why would I want to go back and see Hell?" Ali quiso casar a sus hijas con los hijos de su hermano Jafar, pero la mano de Umm Kulthum fue pedida en matrimonio por el califa Umar, quién prometió, "Ningún hombre sobre la faz de la tierra la tratará mejor que yo.". In the 12th round, Frazier began to tire, and Ali scored several sharp blows that closed Frazier's left eye and opened a cut over his right eye. No Preference. The press attributed his decline in wealth to several factors, including taxes consuming at least half of his income, management taking a third of his income,[249] his lifestyle, and spending on family, charity and religious causes. "[139], Ali's daughter Laila was a professional boxer from 1999 until 2007,[140] despite her father's previous opposition to women's boxing. [45] He then began to work with trainer Fred Stoner, whom he credits with giving him the "real training", eventually molding "my style, my stamina and my system." He added, "I am the greatest! "[93] Today it is considered by some to be one of Ali's most influential fights and CBS Sports said the attention the mixed-style bout received "foretold the arrival of standardized MMA years later. [13][14] He was involved in several historic boxing matches and feuds, most notably his fights with Joe Frazier, such as the Fight of the Century and the Thrilla in Manila, and his fight with George Foreman, known as The Rumble in the Jungle, which has been called "arguably the greatest sporting event of the 20th century"[15][16] and was watched by a record estimated television audience of 1 billion viewers worldwide,[17][18] becoming the world's most-watched live television broadcast at the time. [52], In each of these fights, Clay vocally belittled his opponents and vaunted his abilities. [55], In 1960, Clay left Moore's camp, partially due to Clay's refusal to do chores such as washing dishes and sweeping. [90], On June 26, 1976, Ali participated in an exhibition bout in Tokyo against Japanese professional wrestler and martial artist Antonio Inoki. In 1976, inventor Alan Amron and businessman Joel Sacher partnered with Ali to promote The International Committee to Reunite the Beatles. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. My arms, my face, my sides all ache. On several occasions in the early rounds he played to the crowd and shook his head "no" after he was hit. "[195], Ali's resistance to the draft was covered in the 2013 documentary The Trials of Muhammad Ali. [17][18] It was the world's most-watched live television broadcast at the time. Ali retired from boxing in 1981 and focused on religion, philanthropinism and activism. "[198], In 1971, his Fight of the Century with Frazier provided cover for an activist group, the Citizens' Commission to Investigate the FBI, to pull off a burglary at an FBI office in Pennsylvania as the anticipation for the fight was unlike anything else so they believed the security would also be focused on the fight, this exposed the COINTELPRO operations that included illegal spying on activists involved with the civil rights and anti-war movements. At the opening bell, Liston rushed at Clay, seemingly angry and looking for a quick knockout. Later that same day, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended his boxing license and stripped him of his title. [230], In 1980, Ali was recruited by President Jimmy Carter for a diplomatic mission to Africa, in an effort to persuade a number of African governments to join the US-led boycott of the Moscow Olympics (in response to the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan). Ali seemed intent on humiliating Terrell. Ali rode on a float at the following year's Tournament of Roses Parade, launching the U.S. Constitution's 200th birthday commemoration. When Clay was 12 years old, he took up boxing under the tutelage of Louisville policeman Joe Martin. Please provide a valid price range $-$ Buying Format. "[109] The marriage was childless and they divorced on January 10, 1966. But in one of the most stunning upsets in sports history, Liston retired to his corner after six rounds, and Clay became the new champion. Ali then agreed to a third match with Joe Frazier in Manila. [76] Ali's first return bout was against Jerry Quarry on October 26, resulting in a win after three rounds after Quarry was cut. When asked to elaborate on his endorsement of Reagan, Ali told reporters, "He's keeping God in schools and that's enough. [137] Ali would later say, "If America was in trouble and real war came, I'd be on the front line if we had been attacked. Contrary to his later persona, Foreman was at the time a brooding and intimidating presence. [226], Ali began visiting Africa, starting in 1964 when he visited Ghana. [308] His star is the only one to be mounted on a vertical surface, out of deference to his request that the name Muhammad—a name he shares with the Islamic prophet—not be walked upon.[309][310]. [117][118], On November 19, 1986, Ali married Yolanda ("Lonnie") Williams. In 1996 Ali was chosen to light the Olympic flame at the start of the Games of the XXVI Olympiad in Atlanta, Georgia. They are racist fanatics who call themselves Muslims." [188], Ali's example would go on to inspire countless black Americans and others. 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[183], At the trial on June 20, 1967, the jury found Ali guilty after only 21 minutes of deliberation of the criminal offense of violating the Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted. Resting place Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky Monuments Muhammad Ali Center Muhammad Ali Mural, Los Angeles Education Central High School (1958) Spouse(s) Sonji Roi (m. 1964; div. [30] He was a descendant of slaves of the antebellum South, and was predominantly of African descent, with some Irish[31] and English family heritage. [6][7], On April 28, 1967, Ali appeared in Houston for his scheduled induction into the U.S. Armed Forces, but he refused three times to step forward when his name was called. [155], Aligning himself with the Nation of Islam, its leader Elijah Muhammad, and a narrative that labeled the white race as the perpetrator of genocide against African Americans made Ali a target of public condemnation. He called Jones "an ugly little man" and Cooper a "bum". [25][218][219] Ali still remained active during this time, later participating as a guest referee at WrestleMania I. Over the next 30 months, at the peak of his popularity as champion, Ali fought nine times in bouts that showed him to be a courageous fighter but a fighter on the decline. Era 1960, solo unos meses después de que Clay ganara el oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de Roma. Soon after the Liston fight, Clay changed his name to Cassius X, and then later to Muhammad Ali upon converting to Islam and affiliating with the Nation of Islam. Ali dominated Williams, winning a third-round technical knockout in what some consider the finest performance of his career. I’m so mean, I make medicine sick [206]” "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Ali protestó que la niña todavía no había alcanzado la pubertad, pero Umar ordenó que le fuera presentada. [234][235], In 1984, Ali announced his support for the re-election of United States President Ronald Reagan. [227] In 1974, he visited a Palestinian refugee camp in Southern Lebanon, where Ali declared "support for the Palestinian struggle to liberate their homeland. Midway through the first round, Liston was knocked down by a difficult-to-see blow the press dubbed a "phantom punch". ", It was around this time that Ali started struggling with vocal stutters and trembling hands. [119], Kiiursti Mensah-Ali says she is Ali's biological daughter with Barbara Mensah, with whom he allegedly had a 20-year relationship,[120][121][122][123] citing photographs and a paternity test conducted in 1988. [256] Ali's daughter May May Ali responded to the rumors, stating that she had talked to him on the phone the morning of February 3 and he was fine. However, Floyd Patterson remained the youngest to win the heavyweight championship, doing so at the age 21 during an elimination bout following Rocky Marciano's retirement. Ali said the idea was not to use the proceeds for profit, but to establish an international agency to help poor children. After that he fought Joe Frazier a second time and won a unanimous 12-round decision. [225], In 1995, Ali led a group of Japanese and American professional wrestlers, including his 1976 opponent Antonio Inoki and Ric Flair, on a sports diplomacy mission to North Korea. However, Ali never had his name changed legally,[5] and many people continued to call him Clay for years after that.
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