Truly great people in history never wanted to be great for themselves. All they wanted was the chance to do good for others and to be close to God. I… - Muhammad Ali

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Truly great people in history never wanted to be great for themselves. All they wanted was the chance to do good for others and to be close to God. I'm not perfect. I know that I still have things to work out, and I'm working on them. There are certain things I have done that I am not proud of, especially when they caused pain to others. I ask God for forgiveness.

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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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Birth Name: Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.
Also Known As: The Greatest The Louisville Lip
Alternative Names: Cassius Clay Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. Muhammad Ali Clay
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Truly great people in history never wanted to be great for themselves. All they wanted was the chance to do good for others and be close to God.”
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