Muhammad Ali

Paying tribute to the life & legacy of Muhammad Ali

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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.

#MuhammadAli #Icon #AmateurBoxing #GoldenGloves #OlympicChampion #BoxingHistory #Champion

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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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Slide 1: June 13, 2016 - Sports Illustrated Cover - Closeup portrait of Muhammad Ali during a training session photo shoot at 5th Street Gym.

Slide 2:
June 13, 2016 - Sports Illustrated Back Cover - Closeup portrait of former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali posing with fists during photo shoot outside his home.

📸: @LeiferNeil

#MuhammadAli #Icon #FarewellChamp #LegendaryFighter #BoxingLegend #SportsIllustrated #InMemory

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Ali’s relentless dedication began in high school, where he ran before dawn, trained before and after school, and shadowboxed in the corridors of Central High.

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“I used to race the school bus and beat it in twenty-eight blocks.”

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After a tournament win, Ali was spotted cutting out pictures of himself from the sports section, proudly preserving his early successes.

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Ali’s professional debut took place on October 29, 1960, at Freedom Hall in Louisville, where he defeated Tunney Hunsaker in a thrilling first fight.

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Muhammad Ali began his training at the Columbia Gym in Louisville, where he dedicated himself to daily sessions of sparring, jumping rope, shadowboxing, and honing his skills.

#MuhammadAli #Icon #Training #BoxingTraining #ChampionMindset #Dedication #Boxing

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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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Ten years after his passing, Muhammad Ali’s impact continues to reach far beyond the ring.

Yesterday, communities across the country marked the inaugural Day of Compassion by giving back, supporting one another, and carrying forward the values that defined Muhammad’s life. His legacy lives on not only through his achievements, but through the countless acts of humanity, empathy, and service inspired by his example.

Read here:
ESPN: https://t.co/aYRryUbB0c
The Athletic: https://t.co/OZisZiLryM
USA Today: https://t.co/oWGegPKQnq
USA Today: https://t.co/wVYrQaNJjE

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Today, we commemorate and pay tribute to the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of the legendary Muhammad Ali.

1/17/1942 - 6/3/2016 🧡

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In the month we lost Muhammad, we celebrate his life. Follow along as we share incredible facts about the G.O.A.T. 🦋🐝

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July 26, 1999 cover of Sports Illustrated: The Century’s Greatest Sports Photos.
Featuring Muhammad Ali following his first-round knockout of Sonny Liston on May 25, 1965 in Lewiston, Maine.

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“It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am.”

#MuhammadAli #Icon #Humor #Confidence #QuoteOfTheDay #Greatness #BoxingChampion

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Muhammad Ali in action after his first round knockout of Sonny Liston at St. Dominic's Arena. This is one of Leifer’s most famous images of Muhammad Ali.

📸: @LeiferNeil

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The iconic rematch on May 25, 1965, saw Ali swiftly defeating Sonny Liston, solidifying his status with a legendary first-minute KO.

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On this day in 1976, Ali showcased unmatched skill, defeating Richard Dunn and marking his last ever knockout victory. 🥊

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