Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali /ɑːˈliː/was an American Olympic and professional boxer and activist. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century. From early in his career, Ali was known as an inspiring, controversial and polarizing figure both inside and outside the ring...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBoxer
Date of Birth17 January 1942
CityLouisville, KY
CountryUnited States of America
boxing said great-boxing
I said I was the greatest, not the smartest.
names boxing soul
Death is the tax the soul has to pay for having a name and a form
mind opponents
I tried to get into the mind of my opponent and psyche him out.
frazier joe turn
Joe Frazier is so ugly that when he cries, the tears turn around and go down the back of his head.
man
I've been everywhere in the world, seen everything, had everything a man can have.
money principles
My principles are more important than the money or my title.
money
Never put your money against Cassius Clay, for you will never have a lucky day.
came henry people since
Ever since I first came here in 1963 to fight Henry Cooper, I have loved the people of England.
people
It's in my blood to be around people while I was training.
enjoyed good time
I had a good time boxing. I enjoyed it - and I may come back.
people
White people just don't want their slaves to be free. That's the whole thing.
knock seconds sonny
If I said I would knock out Sonny Liston in 1 minute and 49 seconds of the first round, that would hurt the gate.
boys coming girls homes marry mind sons wants white
No intelligent black man or black woman in his or her right black mind wants white boys and white girls coming to their homes to marry their black sons and daughters.
based cause contained deep goal heart inside islamic journey life purpose spoke titles various
My lectures, based on Islamic teachings, were on various subjects. Some of the titles were, 'The Intoxication of Life,' 'The Purpose of Life,' 'The Real Cause of Man's Distress,' 'The Journey to the Goal in Life,' and, one of my favorites, 'The Heart of Man.' They contained important insights that spoke to something deep inside me.