The Life and Career of Muhammad Ali
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. on January 17th, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky, Muhammad Ali got into boxing before he was even a teenager. He won gold in the 1960 Summer Olympics and quickly attracted attention with his frequent victories and unique fighting style. After converting to the Nation of Islam in the 1960's, Ali continued to make a name for himself by participating in several fights against notable boxers and won the heavyweight title three times. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com take a look at the life and career of Muhammad Ali.
- #16: Gold at the Summer Olympics
- #15: Early Victories
- #14: Heavyweight Champion
- #13: Conversion to Nation of Islam
- #12: More Wins
- #11: World Record
- #10: Boxing License Suspended
- #9: First Professional Loss
- #8: Return to the Ring
- #7: Rumble in the Jungle
- #6: Thrilla in Manila
- #5: More Fights
- #4: Three-Time Heavyweight Champion
- #3: Final Fight
- #2: The Greatest
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