Muhammad Ali often said “I’m bigger than boxing,” and he was right. He was known as a poet, a folk hero, a symbol of African-American pride, and a man who stands up for his beliefs. Ali’s personality has surpassed his dominance in the ring tremendously. (Schulman). Muhammad Ali had a very hard childhood, there were nights when he didn't know if he would have dinner. In his attempt at rising to stardom he created and amazing amaetuer boxing record and some great fights. Ali had some of the most historic boxing matches ever.
In Muhammad Ali’s early life, he lived in a very segregated city, at a very segregated time. Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1947 to Odessa Grady Clay and Marcellus Clay Sr. He was not actual born Muhammad Ali his birth name was Cassius Clay. (Schulman). Muhammad Ali’s first words were”Gee, Gee, Gee” which later his mother told the public ment Golden Gloves. (The prestigious amutuer boxing tournement that Ali had won six times. Muhammad Ali attended Louisville central High School, it was where Ali began his boxing career at the age of 15. It was a very segregated school. No one would be kind to any of the colored children there.(Biography Editors). Muhammad Ali had a very tough life in a very segregated Louisville Kentucky
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(Schulman). In the 1960 Olympics he achieved gold in boxing. Muhammad was only 18 at that time. (Biography Editors) Muhammad’s first pro championship was in 1964 when he beat Sonny Liston. He was the youngest champion at that time, he was 22. (Schulman) Muhammad Ali became black muslim in 1964. It was that same year that he changed his name, first to Cassius X, then to Muhammad Ali. Starting his boxing career so early Muhammad’s skill surpassed everyone elses and created one of the best boxers of all time, along with a historic