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Born
Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky.His birth name was Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. -
Becoming a boxer
When his bike was stolen and he told the police officer, Joe Martin,that he wanted to "whup"whoever had stolen his bike.Martin trained young boxers and started to train Clay. -
Golden Gloves Championship
He wins the novice Golden Gloves Championship as a light heavyweight. -
AAU light heavyweight title
Ali won the AAU light heavyweight title at the Golden Gloves Tournament Of Champions. -
Gold Medal in Olympics
He wins light heavyweight gold medal at Rome Olympics.His first major success in athletics. -
First foreign professional bout
He wins first foreign professional bout with Henry Cooper. -
Convertion to Islam
He joined Nation of Islam and changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali. -
Banned from Boxing
Boxing association banned him from boxing for three years.Because when he was drafted to Army, he was found guilty by refusing Army's induction. -
Reinstated into boxing
Ali returns to fighting in Atlanta and wins over Jerry Quarry. -
The Fight Of The Century
In a famous match called "The Fight Of The Century",Joe Frazier knocked Ali down -
Rumble in Jungle
He defeated George Foreman and this fight was known as “Rumble in Jungle”. -
Joe Frazier
Ali won over Joe Frazier -
Retirement
Ali announces his retirement from boxing. -
Parkinson's disease
Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. -
Sportsman of the Century
He received Arthur Ashe Courage award.He was named "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports illustrated. -
Awarded with Medal
He was awarded by Presidential Medal Of Freedom. -
Death of Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali died on June 3, as the result of septic shock due to unspecified natural causes.He was 74 years old.