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    1960s

    • Defeated Liston by TKO and became the youngest boxer to take the title from a reigning heavyweight champion Age: 22
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    • Knocked Liston down by a difficult-to-see blow the press dubbed a "phantom punch" during their second fight. Age: 23
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    • Defended his title against former heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson Age: 23
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    • Arrested once he refused three times to step forward when his name was called. Age: 25
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    • The jury found Ali guilty after only 21 minutes of deliberation of the criminal offense of violating the Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted Age: 25
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    1970s

    • The Supreme Court of the United States in Clay v. United States overturned Ali's conviction by a unanimous 8–0 decision Age: 29
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    • Defeated the previously unbeaten, heavy-hitting Foreman in The Rumble in the Jungle Age: 32
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    1980s

    • Talked a suicidal man down from jumping off a ninth-floor ledge, an event that made national news Age: 39
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    • Fought one last time in Nassau, Bahamas, against Trevor Berbick, losing a ten-round decision Age: 39
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    • Was diagnosed with Parkinson's syndrome, which sometimes results from head trauma from violent physical activities such as boxing Age: 42
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    2000s

    • Was presented with the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Bill Clinton. Age: 58
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    • Went to Afghanistan as the "U.N. Messenger of Peace." Age: 60
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    • Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush Age: 63
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    • He and his wife Lonnie Ali opened the $60 million non-profit Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville Age: 63
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    • Received an honorary doctorate of humanities at Princeton University's 260th graduation ceremony Age: 65
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    2010s

    • Was a titular bearer of the Olympic flag during the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London Age: 70
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    • Died from septic shock Age: 74
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    • format_quote I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace.
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    • stars  He was crowned Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated.
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    • stars  He was named Athlete of the Century by USA Today, and ranked as the third greatest North American athlete of the 20th century by ESPN SportsCentury.
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    • stars  Ali was named one of the 100 most influential Americans of the 20th century by Life magazine in 1990.
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    • stars  His joint records of beating 21 boxers for the world heavyweight title and winning 14 unified title bouts stood for 35 years.
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    • stars  The Associated Press ranked him as the second best boxer and best heavyweight of the 20th century
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Age74 (age at death)
Birthday 17 January, 1942
Birthplace Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Died 3 June, 2016
Place of Death Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Height 6' 2½" (189 cm)
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Nationality American
Occupation Boxing
Claim to Fame Boxing Heavyweight world champion
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Muhammad Ali (; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer, poet, and philanthropist. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated figures of the 20th century, and is frequently ranked as the best heavyweight boxer of all time.

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