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
war black-and-white america
A lot of wars are fought between black and whites daily in America.But if it's something I want to be with, the people who started it were black, I wouldn't not get in it.
friendship best-friend true-friend
If you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything.
kings real years
I knew I had him in the first round. Almighty God was with me. I want everyone to bear witness, I am the greatest! I'm the greatest thing that ever lived. I don't have a mark on my face, and I upset Sonny Liston, and I just turned twenty-two years old. I must be the greatest. I showed the world. I talk to God everyday. I know the real God. I shook up the world, I'm the king of the world. You must listen to me. I am the greatest! I can't be beat!
christian believe moving
I believe in Allah and in peace. I don't try to move into white neighborhoods. I don't want to marry a white woman. I was baptized when I was twelve, but I didn't know what I was doing. I'm not a Christian anymore. I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to beI'm free to be what I want.
rome champion gold
I won the Olympic gold medal in Rome, Italy. Olympic champion. The Russian standing right here, and the Pole right here.
boxing gorillas killers
It will be a killer, and a chiller, and a thriller, when I get the gorilla in Manila.
humanity want spirit
Once we realize we are all members of humanity, we will want to compete in the spirit of love
years sick support
Politicians are always saying that they are in support of Iraqi citizens and now they are increasing the price of petrol. We were oppressed for 35 years. We are like a sick patient who is in need of care, and they are increasing prices
birthday fighting years
Fifty years old, 212 fights, and I'm still pretty.
fighting boxing ems
A lot of boxers' features change - mainly when I fight 'em
humble men want
Elvis Presley was the sweetest, most humble and nicest man you'd want to know.
news wrong-things ifs
Now, if I even say the wrong thing I make the news.
boxing giving lips
I just give lip service to being the greatest. He was the greatest.
want what-you-want want-me
I don't have to be what you want me to be.