Muhammad Ali
Boxing
United States of America
| Full Name | Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. |
| Profession / Role | Boxer |
| Date of Birth | 17 Jan, 1942 |
| Place of Birth | Louisville, United States of America |
| Died | 03 Jun, 2016 |
Born on January 17, 1942, Muhammad Ali is one of the most prominent names in the world of boxing. He earned a total of 56 professional wins in his career by his unique techniques and positive attitude to win. He died on 3rd June 2016.
A quick glance at his achievements:-
- Conquest Kentucky Golden Gloves Championship six times from 1955 to 1960
- Became Olympic light heavyweight champion in 1960
- Bestowed with the "Martin Luther King Memorial Award" in 1970
- BWAA Fighter of the Year three times; 1965, 1974, and 1975
- Named as “Athlete of the Year” in 1974 by an American multinational nonprofit news agency “Associated Press” and also selected as “International Press Athlete of the Year”
- Selected as “Sportsman of the Year” by famous American magazine ‘Sports Illustrated’ in 1974
- Honored with Presidential Citizens Medal in 2001
- Recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005
- Received the Double Helix Medal in 2006
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