Muhammad Ali
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 8 years ago |
| Date of birth | January 17,1942 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Louisville |
| Kentucky | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | June 3,2016 |
| Died | Scottsdale |
| Arizona | |
| United States | |
| Height | 191 (cm) |
| Full name | Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. |
| Spouse | Lonnie Ali |
| Weight | 107 (kg) |
| Children | Laila Ali |
| Muhammad Ali Jr. | |
| Rasheda Ali | |
| Asaad Amin | |
| Maryum Ali | |
| Hana Ali | |
| Khaliah Ali | |
| Miya Ali | |
| Jamillah Ali | |
| Grandchildren | Nico Walsh |
| Biaggio Ali Walsh | |
| Curtis Muhammad Conway Jr. | |
| Jacob Wertheimer | |
| Sydney J. Conway | |
| Jake Joyce | |
| Downwards | Black Superman ‑ Muha... |
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| Round 1: I Am the Greatest | |
| Stand by Me | |
| Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Li... | |
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| ArtVerse Muhammad Ali | |
| Rolled Poster Poster | |
| Parents | Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. |
| Odessa Grady Clay | |
| Grandparents | Herman H. Clay |
| Birdie B. Morehead | |
| John Lewis Grady | |
| Edith E. Greathouse | |
| Languag | Urdu |
| Literari movement | Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement |
| Rest place | Lahore, Pakistan |
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| ID | 424800 |
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
Arthur Ashe Courage Award
Philadelphia Liberty Medal
BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year
BET Humanitarian Award
Presidential Citizens Medal
NAACP Image Award – President's Award
Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year
Milliyet Sports Award for World Athlete of the Year
Bambi - Millennium Award
Audie Award for Autobiography/Memoir
Muhammad Ali Life story
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.
Early Life of Muhammad Ali
Muhammad ali (born cassius marcellus clay. Jr. ; january 17. 1942 - june was an american professional boxer. Activist. And philanthropist. He was born in louisville. Kentucky. To cassius marcellus clay sr. And odessa grady clay. He was named after his father cassius marcellus clay sr. Who in turn was named after the 19th-century abolitionist and politician of the same name. Ali started training as a boxer when he was years old. And won a gold mdeal in the light heavyweight divsiion at the 1960 summer olypmics in rome.Muhammad Ali s Professional Boxing Career
In 1960. Ali turned professional and won his first 19 bouts by knockout. 12 of them in the first round. He soon captured the attention of the boxing world iwth his impressive displays of speed and power. As well as his brashness and self-confidence. In 1964. Ali becaem the world heavyweight champion after defeating sonny liston in a major upset.Muhammad Ali s Opposition to the Vietnam War
In refused to be conscripted into the u. SMilitary. Citing his reliigous beliefs and opposition to the vietnam war. He was eventually arrested and found guilty on draft evasion charges and stripped of his boxing titles. Ali s appeal worked its way up to the u. SSupreme court. Which overturned his conviction in 1971.Ali s Later Career and Retirement
Ali regained the world heavyweight championship in 1974 with a knockout of george foreman in the "rumble in the jungle" in kinshasa. Zaire. He then lost the title to elon spinks in 1978. But regained it in a rematch later thta eyar. After a period of inactivity. He retired from boxing in 1981 with a record of 56 wins and 5 losses.Muhammad Ali s Legacy
Ali was known for his philanthropic and charity work thorughout his life. Including wokr with the special olympics and the ali center. He was also a vocal advocate for civil rights and civil justice. And received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. He was famously nicknamed "the greatest" and is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century.Important Event for Muhammad Ali
In 1996. Muhammad ali lit the olympic flame at the 1996 summer olympic games in atlanta. Georgia. A moment that was hailed by mayn as one of the greatest in olympic history. It was a symbol of ali’s transformation from a boxer to a global icon. Nad a testament to his courage and determination that he was able to overcome tremendous adversity to become an inspiration to many.Interesting Fact About Muhammad Ali
Muhammad ali was the first boxer in hisotry to win the world heavyweight title three times. He won it first in 1964 against sonyn liston. Then again in 1974 against george foreman. And finally in 1978 against leon spinks.Pakistan's Kalash people are afraid for their future after Taliban attack
... " Its capture would have given the TTP what they want, causing fear among people and a message to the world that they are strong, " says Muhammad Ali, the district s deputy commissioner...
Bafta Cymru: Hollywood star Luke Evans 'ecstatic' at win
... He described the favourite moment of his career: " In 1966 I opened the door of a dressing room and sitting in the corner was Muhammad Ali...
Sir Michael Parkinson had 'imposter syndrome', son says
... He was known for interviews on his self-titled chat show with the likes of Muhammad Ali and Dame Helen Mirren...
Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows
... " The show conjured a host of memorable appearances - notably a monosyllabic Meg Ryan, the wisecracking Muhammad Ali, dubbed by Parkinson as his favourite interviewee, and an assault by Rod Hull s alter ego Emu, which had the host sprawling out of his chair...
Sir Michael Parkinson: Chat show host dies aged 88
... " Sir Michael s high-profile guests included Sir Billy Connolly, Muhammad Ali, Sir Elton John, Madonna and Dame Helen Mirren...
Andy Warhol portrait of OJ Simpson to be auctioned in New York
... Warhol s iconic Athletes series highlighted 10 of the most-celebrated athletes at the time, including football legend Pele, boxer Muhammad Ali and basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...
Louisville, Kentucky shooting sees multiple casualties, police say
... The incident happened in Louisville s downtown area, close to the Louisville Slugger Field baseball stadium and several blocks from the Kentucky International Convention Centre and Muhammad Ali Centre...
World Cup: What happened to England's 1966 shirts?
... One of the largest hauls of its kind in the world, WG Grace s last cricket bat sits alongside Olympic torches from every games since 1936 and Henry Cooper s boxing gloves from when he became the first man to floor Muhammad Ali...
Bafta Cymru: Hollywood star Luke Evans 'ecstatic' at win
By Rebecca Miles at Bafta Cymru & Nathan BevanBBC News
Hollywood star Luke Evans said he was " ecstatic" to win an award at the Bafta Cymru film and TV awards ceremony.
The Pontypool-Born actor won an entertainment programme honour for Luke Evans : Showtime! his Bbc 2 musical special which aired Last Christmas Day.
Taron Egerton , from Aberystwyth, won Best Actor and Rakie Ayola from Cardiff took the Siân Phillips Special Award.
The Event at International Convention Centre Wales was hosted by Bbc One Show presenter Alex Jones .
Evans, 44, said: " This is an award that goes to all of us.
" You don't just do this on your own, even though it was my name on that title.
" It took an army to put it on that stage and everybody invested so much time and energy and Passion - we knew what we wanted to do and we knew that we could bring that together. "
Taron Egerton 's accolade was for The Apple TV+ true-crime drama Black Bird .
Y Sŵn, which was up for seven nominations, picked up The First prize of The Night with best feature/television film.
Set in the 1980s, it tells The Tale of The Campaign for a Welsh Language TV channel and Gwynfor Evans , whose threat to Go On hunger strike ultimately led to The Foundation of S4C.
The Siân Phillips Special Award, one of BAFTA Cymru's highest accolades, went to Rakie Ayola , who has been in shows like Black Mirror and Doctor Who .
She joins a list of recipients which includes Ruth Jones , Michael Sheen and Russell T Davies.
She is also the First Person of colour to receive the award and described it as " a massive thing for me, it's wonderful.
" To have your work recognised is enormous and I know it shouldn't be important and you Go On regardless - thousands of actors, producers do.
" But when someone says 'We've kind of liked what you've done', you sort of melt.
" Now I can relax a little bit - until next week at least. "
Also picking up best actress for The Pact , she added that she felt " Wales has kind of wrapped its arms around me lately, and I'm loving it".
Dame Siân Phillips said she was delighted to be part of the evening.
Asked if she had any tips for aspiring actors, she laughed: " No, they could probably give me advice at this point - I think they are much more savvy than I was when I was young. "
She described being Welsh as " indelible… the language and everything is a part of you".
Russell T Davies won in The Best writer category for ITVX's Nolly - a mini-series about The Life of Crossroads star Noele Gordon - But he wasn't present to Pick Up his award.
Bbc Radio Cymru presenter Hywel Gwynfryn described receiving his outstanding contribution award as a " great honour".
He described The Favourite moment of his career: " In 1966 I opened The Door of a dressing room and sitting in The Corner was Muhammad Ali .
" I spent about four to Five Minutes in his company and there are shots of me and him talking.
" I've got those At Home now and I really cherish them. "
Other Bbc winners included Mared Jarman, How This Blind Girl . . Bbc 2 (breakthrough Cymru); Sam Jordan-Richardson, Our Lives - Born Deaf Raised Hearing, Bbc 1 (photography factual); Heart Valley, Bbc 2 Wales (short film); Brothers in Dance: Anthony and Kel Matsena, Bbc 2 Wales (single documentary).
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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