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Muhammad Ali was Born
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Learn about Muhammad Ali
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Muhammad Won the olymipic gold medal for USA
It states in the biography that "In 1960, Ali won a spot on the U.S. Olympic boxing team, and traveled to Rome, Italy, to compete. " -
Muhammad Ali wins his first Heavy Weight Championship
It states in the biography website that "Ali took out British heavyweight champion Henry Cooper in 1963, and then knocked out Sonny Liston in 1964 to become the heavyweight champion of the world. " -
Muhammad joins the Nation of Islam
It states from the biography website that "He was doing some spiritual searching and decided to join the black Muslim group, the Nation of Islam, in 1964. At first, he called himself "Cassius X," before settling on the name Muhammad Ali. " -
Muhammad Ali declines joining the Vietnam War
It states from the biography website that "Drafted into the military in April 1967, he refused to serve on the grounds that he was a practicing Muslim minister, with religious beliefs that prevented him from fighting. He was arrested for committing a felony, and almost immediately stripped of his world title and boxing license." -
The return of Muhhamad Ali
it states from the biography website that "Prior to the Supreme Court's decision, Ali returned to the ring in 1970 with a win over Jerry Quarry. The following year, Ali took on Joe Frazier in what has been called the "Fight of the Century." "Frazier and Ali went toe-to-toe for 14 rounds, before Frazier dropped Ali with a vicious left hook in the 15th." -
Muhammad vs Joe Frazier rematch
it states from the biograohy website that "Ali soon suffered a second loss, to Ken Norton, but he beat Frazier in a 1974 rematch." -
Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier final fight
It states from the biography website that "Ali and Frazier locked horns for their grudge match in Quezon City, Philippines, in 1975. Dubbed the "Thrilla in Manila," the bout nearly went the distance, with both men delivering and absorbing tremendous punishment. However, Frazier's trainer threw in the towel after the 14th round, giving the hard-fought victory to Ali." -
Muhammad becomes a Three time Boxing Champion
it states from the biography website that "After losing his title to Leon Spinks in February 1978, Ali defeated him in the September rematch to become the first boxer to win the heavyweight championship three times. " -
Muhammad Ali's Retirement
It states from the biography website that "Following a brief retirement, he returned to the ring to face Larry Holmes in 1980, but was overmatched against the younger champion. Following one final loss in 1981, to Trevor Berbick, the boxing great retired from the sport." -
Muhammad Ali is diagonsed with Parkinson disease
It states from the biography website that "In his retirement, Ali has devoted much of his time to philanthropy. He announced that he has Parkinson's disease in 1984, a degenerative neurological condition, and has been involved in raising funds for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix, Arizona. " -
Muhammad marries Yonlanda
It states from the biography website that "Ali has been married to his fourth wife, Yolanda, since 1986. The couple has one son, Asaad, and Ali has several children from previous relationships, including daughter Laila, who followed in his footsteps by becoming a champion boxer. " -
United Nations Messanger
It states in the biography website that "In 1998, he was chosen to be a United Nations Messenger of Peace because of his work in developing countries. "
