Muhammad Ali
Also known as Cassius Clay, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., The Greatest, Muhammad Ali Clay
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "the Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970, was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978, and was the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1979. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.
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Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer who became a global cultural icon known as "the Greatest," widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time, with multiple championship titles spanning from 1964 to 1979. He matters because he transcended sports as both an athlete and activist, earning recognition as Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC in 1999.
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- Born
- 1873
- Died
- 1942
- Works
- 31
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- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United States
- Active from
- 1942
- Active to
- 2016
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Muhammad Ali (/ɑːˈliː/ ah-LEE; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "the Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970, was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978, and was the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1979. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.
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