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Considered by many to be the greatest boxer of all time, he made a name for himself at the Rome Olympics in 1960, where he won the Gold medal in heavyweight boxing, though at the time he was known as Cassius Clay. Shortly after claiming the heavyweight title from Sonny Liston, he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to win the title twice more, amassing a total record of 56 wins and 5 losses in his career, including 3 legendary bouts with Joe Frazier and Ken Norton, as well as one against George Foreman. Ali would later be named the Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated.
However, Ali's greatness stretches beyond the world of boxing. His objections against the war in Vietnam made him a cultural icon, and his persona outside of the ring made him a champion of the people. Needless to say, he will truly be missed. RIP
Considered by many to be the greatest boxer of all time, he made a name for himself at the Rome Olympics in 1960, where he won the Gold medal in heavyweight boxing, though at the time he was known as Cassius Clay. Shortly after claiming the heavyweight title from Sonny Liston, he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to win the title twice more, amassing a total record of 56 wins and 5 losses in his career, including 3 legendary bouts with Joe Frazier and Ken Norton, as well as one against George Foreman. Ali would later be named the Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated.
However, Ali's greatness stretches beyond the world of boxing. His objections against the war in Vietnam made him a cultural icon, and his persona outside of the ring made him a champion of the people. Needless to say, he will truly be missed. RIP
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