Muhammad Ali (CASSIUS CLAY)was a great American proffesional boxer an Activist and philanthropist as well.He is widely known figure of great attention.He was very inspiring in every aspect whether that be inside or outside the ring .
Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville,kentucky United states on January 17 1942.Afterwards started to get trained as a Boxer at 12 years of age possesing a great Enthusiasm.At 18 years of age he won a gold medal at the 1960 SUMMER OLYMPICS in the LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION held in ROME and after that great achivement he turned to be proffesional that year, thereby indicating future success for him.
At 22 years of his age he won WBC,WBA and also LINEAL HEAVY WEIGHT TITLES .Moreover after this he announced his conversion to Islam and changing his name from CASSIUS CLAY to MUHAMMAD ALI.He lost his peak performance period as he was arrested as he rufused to get drafted in US MILITARY due to his various issues including his religious beliefs.
A Great boxer Muhammad Ali was one of the leading Heavy Weight Boxers of 20th Century.The record set by him of being three-time Lineal Heavyweight Champion and beating 21 boxers getting WORLD HEAVY WEIGHT TITLE and above all winning 14 unified title bouts which was unbeaten for 35 years.
Muhammad Ali was the only boxer in the history to be named "THE RING MAGAZINE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR " Six times .Inspite of all He was Ranked as the greatest Athlete of 20th century by various sources.On June 3 ,2016 He left this world due to his illness and died from septic shock.He will always remain as a legend in the field of boxing with respect and honour as he earned that.
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