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Not to be mistaken for the Muhammad Ali who became Muhammad Ali Pasha, Wali of Egypt and Sudan
Muhammad Ali | |
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Born | January 17, 1942 Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
Died | June 3, 2016 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
Cause of death | septic shock |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Boxer |
Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
Criminal penalty | Conviction overturned |
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American boxer. He became one of the most famous boxers in the world with his "rope-a-dope" technique. He was also well known for his clever rhymes. In 1999, Ali was named "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustrated magazine. He won the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship three times. Ali also won an Olympic gold medal for boxing during the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. Ali was also known as “The Greatest”.