Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942) is a retired American boxer and former three-time World Heavyweight Champion and winner of an Olympic Light-heavyweight gold medal. In 1999, Ali was crowned "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustrated and the BBC.

Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He was named after his father, Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr., who was named for the 19th century abolitionist and politician Cassius Clay. Ali changed his name after joining the Nation of Islam in 1964 and subsequently converted to Sunni Islam in 1975.

Ali was best known for his fighting style which he described as "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee". His movement is often described as a dance, beautiful even. Muhammad Ali went on to win six Kentucky Golden Gloves titles, two national Golden Gloves titles, an Amateur Athletic Union National Title, and the Light Heavyweight gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. Ali's record was 100 wins, with five losses, when he ended his amateur career.

Profesional Career:

Total Fight - 61

Win - 56

Win By K.O - 37

Losses - 5

Draws - 0

Amateur Career:

Olympic Games: Rome

Gold - 1960 Light Heavyweight