The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road; long before I dance under those lights. - Muhammad Ali

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The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road; long before I dance under those lights.

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About Muhammad Ali

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.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Bernard Gotfryd (Public domain / CC0)

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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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