Take a look at the life of the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who, at the height of his career, became a Golden Gloves winner and Olympic ... When and How Did Muhammad Ali Die? .... Growing up in the segregated South, he experienced racial prejudice and discrimination firsthand. read more
That continued into adulthood as he became Muhammad Ali. From an early age, he exuded class and confidence (and sometimes brash cockiness); he commanded respect, and he charmed the pants off almost everybody. Howard Cosell, a sports journalist for ABC television, and Angelo Dundee, Ali's boxing trainer, were among those whom he endlessly charmed. read more
Muhammad Ali, original name Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., (born January 17, 1942, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.—died June 3, 2016, Scottsdale, Arizona), American professional boxer and social activist. read more
Muhammad Ali passed away on June 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona after being hospitalized for what was reportedly a respiratory issue. The boxing legend had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease and had in recent years undergone surgery for spinal stenosis. read more