Muhammad Ali
American boxer and activist (1942–2016)
Muhammad Ali ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970. He was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978 and 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.
| 0 shares | ShareTweetSavePostSend |
You Might Like
Crawford 'Riyadh Season' Card Biggest In U.S. Boxing History, Eddie Hearn SaysEveryone from Muhammad Ali, to Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather, have fought in the United States ... so when Eddie Hearn says the upcoming "Riyadh Season" event in L.A., featuring a bunch of top-notch..TMZ.com - Published | |
Muhammad Ali's childhood home goes on saleMuhammad Ali's childhood home in Kentucky has gone on sale.Sky News - Published | |
Ali's 'Thrilla in Manila' trunks set to fetch $6mThe trunks worn by Muhammad Ali in his epic 'Thrilla in Manila' victory over Joe Frazier are expected to fetch more than $6m at auction.BBC Sport - Published | |
John Lennon Said Beatles' Photo Shoot with Muhammad Ali Was a MistakeJohn Lennon pulled no punches about how much he detested the Beatles' 1964 knockout photo shoot with Muhammad Ali ... that's according to the guy who snapped those iconic images. Famed Beatles photog..TMZ.com - Published | |
Muhammad Ali's funniest Sports Personality appearancesBBC Sport revisits some of Muhammad Ali's classic moments on Sports Personality of the Year, to celebrate the 70th edition of the annual show.BBC Sport - Published | |
Zephaniah reads tribute to Muhammad Ali in 2016Watch poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah read his 'Ode to Muhammad Ali' in June 2016, following the death of the legendary boxer.BBC Sport - Published | |
'His moral core': Why Sir Michael Parkinson wouldn't have been a TV star without his wifeSir Michael Parkinson's son says the chat show king - who interviewed stars including John Lennon, Muhammad Ali and Madonna - would never have achieved such onscreen success without the love and..Sky News - Published | |
NFL Star Maxx Crosby Gets Massive Torso Tat With Tributes To Jordan, Ali & KobeNFL star Maxx Crosby just got a permanent reminder to chase greatness daily ... getting pictures of Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, and Kobe Bryant tattooed all over his torso!! The Las Vegas Raiders..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ali's grandson says boxing icon 'would love MMA'Boxing legend Muhammad Ali "would have loved MMA", says his grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh who has his fifth bout on Friday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Muhammad Ali's Grandson, Biaggio, Says He Was Born To Fight After 1st PFL WinBiaggio Ali Walsh was nothing short of dominant in his PFL debut ... though, the rising MMA star isn't really surprised, because he believes he was born to fight! "I truly believe that I was born to do..TMZ.com - Published | |
Japanese Pro Wrestling Icon Antonio Inoki Who Fought Ali Dead At 79Trailblazing professional wrestler Antonio Inoki, who famously fought Muhammad Ali in a mixed-rules match, reportedly died Saturday at his home in his native Japan. Inoki died of apparent heart failure..TMZ.com - Published | |
Football Focus: The sporting icons who inspired Chris Richards to achieve his Premier League dreamPremier League and Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards reveals his tribute to Muhammad Ali and Kobe BryantBBC Sport - Published | |
Serena Williams - the woman who changed the gameMuhammad Ali and perhaps Billie Jean King aside, has any athlete made a greater impact on society than Serena Williams? And she may be only just beginning.BBC Sport - Published | South Asian Heritage Month: In discussion with Hamzah Sheeraz, Masood Abdulah, Umar Khan and Muhammad AliAs part of South Asian Heritage Month, Lord Aleem speaks with boxers Hamzah Sheeraz, Masood Abdulah, Umar Khan and Muhammad Ali.BBC Sport - Published |
