Muhammad Ali

Paying tribute to the life & legacy of Muhammad Ali

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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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A portrait of Muhammad Ali and photographer Neil Leifer during a photo shoot at his farm on Kephart Road. Ali holds a print of Leifer's iconic Ali – List\on II knockout photo.

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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 what I want.” 🥊🖤

Happy Juneteenth!

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On this day in 1963, Ali took on Henry Cooper in London. In the fifth round, Ali badly cut up Cooper, causing the referee to stop the fight and resulting in Ali’s victory.

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Between 1954 and 1960, Muhammad Ali made history as an amateur boxer, winning six Kentucky Golden Gloves championships, two National AAU titles, and a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics.

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“My name is Cassius Marcellus Clay.
I am the Golden Gloves champion of Louisville...
I'm gonna be the Olympic Champion, and then I'm gonna be Champion of the Whole World.
l'd like to meet you."

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On October 27th, 1957, Muhammad Ali garnered his first recognition in the newspaper when Louisville’s Courier Journal published a story about him.

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