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1942–2016 United States
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., 17 January 1942 - 3 June 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer and philanthropist, who was the Heavyweight Champion of the World three times between 1964 and 1979. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated figures of the 20th century and as one of the greatest boxers in history.
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I never thought of losing, but now that it's happened, the only thing is to do it right. That's my obligation to all the people who believe in me. We all have to take defeats in life.
Clay comes out to meet Liston and Liston starts to retreat,
Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are.
If Ali says a mosquito can pull a plow, don't ask how. Hitch him up.
You been hearing about how bad I am since you were a little kid with mess in your pants! Tonight, I'm gonna whip you till you cry like a baby.
Since I won't let the critics seal my fate, they
The Soul of a Butterfly (2004)
Wouldn't it be a beautiful world if just 10 percent of the people who believe in the power of love would compete with one another to see who could do the most good for the most people?
The Soul of a Butterfly (2004)
It's a lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believe in myself.
It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.
I hated every minute of it. But I said to myself, 'Suffer now, and live the rest of your life as a champion'.
Religions all have different names, but they all contain the same truths. … I think the people of our religion should be tolerant and understand people believe different things.
My soul has grown over the years, and some of my views have changed. As long as I am alive, I will continue to try to understand more because the work of the heart is never done.
The Soul of a Butterfly (2004)
I'm not the greatest; I'm the double greatest. Not only do I knock 'em out, I pick the round
I knew I had him in the first round.
Champions aren't made in gyms, champions are made from something they have deep inside them — a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have last-minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.
Archie's been living off the fat of the land.
Before his fight with Archie Moore (1962)
What's really hurting me, the name Islam is involved, and Muslim is involved and causing trouble and starting hate and violence. … Islam is not a killer religion. … Islam means peace, I couldn't just sit home and watch people label Muslims as the reason for this problem.
I predict that when i meet Joe Frazier. This will be like a good amateur fighting a real professional. This will be like a kid out of the Olympics meeting the fastest heavyweight champion who ever lived.
How do you feel about Hitler sharing yours?
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If my mind can conceive it; and my heart can believe it — then I can achieve it.
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