Muhammad Ali
1942 – 2016

Muhammad Ali

American boxer (1942–2016)

boxer
Born
1942-01-17, Louisville
Died
2016-06-03
Birthplace state
Kentucky

Biography

Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "the Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970, was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978, and was 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.

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Muhammad Ali is recorded as a boxer, born in Kentucky (1942–2016).

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D. W. Griffith
D. W. Griffith
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Frequently asked about Muhammad Ali

Who was Muhammad Ali?
Muhammad Ali was American boxer (1942–2016), born in Kentucky (1942 – 2016).
When and where was Muhammad Ali born?
Muhammad Ali was born on 1942-01-17 in Louisville.
When did Muhammad Ali die?
Muhammad died on 2016-06-03.
What was Muhammad Ali known for?
Muhammad Ali is recorded as a boxer.
Source

Biographical content adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Source: Wikipedia.

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