Muhammad Ali

Paying tribute to the life & legacy of Muhammad Ali

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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. 🤝

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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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“I was determined that I would be successful. I thought about it, I dreamed about it, I slept it, I ate it…and I believed.”

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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. 🔥

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Monday blues? The Greatest knew how to fight through anything. 💪

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A portrait of Muhammad Ali during a photo shoot while training in Miami Beach, Florida. ✨

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Saturday state of mind: calm outside the ropes, champion energy within. 😎🥊

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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 Joe Frazier on October 1, 1975, in the legendary "Thrilla in Manila," one of boxing's greatest heavyweight battles.

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October, we’re looking at you. 👀

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🗓 On this day in 1977 🗓

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 boxing’s hardest hitters, Ali adapted, endured, and showed the excellence that made him The Greatest.

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🏟 On this day in 1976 🏟

At Yankee Stadium, Muhammad Ali met Ken Norton for the third time in a fiercely competitive matchup. Ali pushed through and ultimately came out victorious.

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Sunday rest, The Greatest way. 😴

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Muhammad Ali officially retired in 1981 at the age of 39, leaving behind a legacy unlike any other.

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Trying to make it through Wednesday like...

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

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That Monday stare says it all. 👀

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💥⚡️ On this day in 1972 ⚡️💥

In their long-awaited rematch, Muhammad Ali faced Floyd Patterson at Madison Square Garden for the National American Boxing Federation title. Ali controlled the bout, and the fight was stopped by the referee in the 7th round after Patterson’s left eye swelled shut.

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“The fresh air, with out anyone around, just myself and nature. Then I feel happy.”

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Muhammad Ali fought 61 professional bouts throughout his career, losing only 5. 🥊

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