Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., 17 January 1942 - 3 June 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer and philanthropist, who was the Heavyweight Champion of the World three times between 1964 and 1979. 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 in history.
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Also Known As
Birth Name:
Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.
Also Known As:The Greatest•The Louisville Lip
Alternative Names:
Cassius Clay
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Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
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Muhammad Ali Clay
He has made it possible for me to help change the history of manager/boxer relationships and is forever encouraging me, not only to give the best performance to the people, but to be a part of the struggles of the people, to be concerned with the progress of the people and to stand for the principles of peace, justice and equality — to show that in a profession which is mainly known for brutality and blood, a man can have nobility and dignity. It is not only I who owes Herbert Muhammad a debt of gratitude, it is the entire boxing and athletic world.
It's not bragging if you can back it up.
When you want to talk about who made me, you talk to me. Who made me is ME.
