Muhammad Ali Biography - Selected writings

Muhammad Ali Biography heavyweight boxer

• Born: 17 January 1942
• Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky
• Best Known As: Heavyweight boxing champ called "The Greatest"

Muhammad Ali, a charismatic, outspoken and nicknamed "the greatest", the heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali was the dominant heavyweight fighter in 1960 and 1970. He had a long competition with fellow heavyweight Joe Frazier, who fought three times: Ali lost the first game in 1971, but won rematches in 1974 and 1975. Exceptionally fast fighter, cunning and flair, Ali won the heavyweight championship of the world three times over 15 years. E 'born Cassius Clay, and under that name, won gold in 1960 Olympics in Rome. After claiming his first title by beating Sonny Liston in 1964, Clay joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. Referring to his Islam, Ali refused to serve in the Army during the SU Vietnam War, his name was withdrawn, and was sentenced to five years in prison for draft dodging.

Muhammad Ali est l'un des plus grands de tous les lourds boxeurs temps. Muhammad Ali to the south 56 gagner Fierté of a total of 61 matchs qu'il a joué. Muhammad Ali honoré été du titre de "The Sportsman of the Century" Personnalité sportive du siècle 'couple BBC News and Sports Illustrated.