Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.

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