On this day in 1973, Muhammad Ali faced Dutch champion Rudi Lubbers and went the distance, earning a unanimous decision victory after 12 rounds. π
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Despite his flashiness in the ring, Muhammad Aliβs personal style was classic and refined, favoring fitted suits, slim ties, and, casually, polos with jeans. π
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βMy secret is self-confidence, a champion at birth. Iβm lyrical, Iβm fresh, Iβm smart. My fists have proved my worth.β
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A quiet moment of preparation: Muhammad Ali getting his hands wrapped by trainer Angelo Dundee while training at 5th Street Gym in Miami Beach, Florida. π€
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In 1990, Muhammad Ali was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, a fitting honor for a champion whose impact reached far beyond the ring.
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On this day in 1961, Muhammad Ali faced Alex Miteff in Louisville. Giving up 22 pounds, Clay overcame an early challenge before unleashing a relentless flurry of punches to earn a sixth-round TKO victory. π₯
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On October 2, 1980, Muhammad Ali returned to the ring to face heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Despite a courageous effort, Holmes earned a TKO victory in one of the final chapters of Ali's legendary career.
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Muhammad Ali defeated Earnie Shavers after 15 hard-fought rounds, proving his greatness extended far beyond his peak. Standing toe-to-toe with one of boxingβs hardest hitters, Ali adapted, endured, and showed the excellence that made him The Greatest.
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