Muhammad Ali

Paying tribute to the life & legacy of Muhammad Ali

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On this day in 1971: Muhammad Ali in the ring while training for his fight vs Jimmy Ellis at Astrohall in Houston.

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Pressure creates icons 🙌

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Sports Illustrated Cover: February 6, 1967

A multiple exposure portrait of Muhammad Ali demonstrating the Ali Double-Clutch Shuffle at Life Studios in New York.

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“I know where I’m going and I know the truth, and I don’t have to be what you want me to be. I’m free to be who I want.”

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Sports Illustrated Cover: July 10, 1967

On this day in 1967, Ali covered the Sports Illustrated magazine titled “The Scramble for Ali’s Title.” He is shown standing victorious over George Chuvalo, Ernie Terrell, Karl Mildenberger, and Joe Frazier.

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Fearless to the core.

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Sports Illustrated Cover: March 9, 1964

Muhammad Ali in action, throwing a punch vs Sonny Liston in Miami Beach, Florida.

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“If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.”

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Before there was Ali, there was Clay. Here’s the first teaser for THE GREATEST, a new original series coming to Prime November 4.

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Muhammad Ali while training for his fight vs Jimmy Ellis at Astrohall.

Houston, TX
7/15/1971

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Sports Illustrated Cover: November 22, 1965

World Heavyweight Title Fight Preview of Muhammad Ali and Floyd Patterson during a photo shoot at Life Studios.

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“There is never a loser. No fighter should be a winner. Both should be applauded.”

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The face of confidence.

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On this day in 1975, Ali defeated Joe Bugner in their second fight, with Bugner lasting the full 15 rounds but Ali won by a unanimous points decision.

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"During lunch hours and times like that, l'd imagine I could hear my name over the loudspeaker announced as the Champion of the World."

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On this day in 1972, Ali secured a comfortable victory over Quarry in their rematch held in Las Vegas.

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June 26, 1961: Ali faced Duke Sabedong in the ring and emerged victorious, adding another win to his professional career.

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Muhammad Ali during a medical check-up before his fight vs Jerry Quarry at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Las Vegas, NV
6/27/1972

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On this day in 2003:

A closeup portrait of f Muhammad Ali during a photo shoot at his farm on Kephart Road near Berrien Springs.

Oronoko Township, MI
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"Man, I love to see my name in print. I love to see my name where everyone can read it. Someday I'm gonna see it in bright, bright lights.”

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