Muhammad
Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942) is a
retired American boxer and former three-time World Heavyweight
Champion and winner of an Olympic Light-heavyweight gold medal. In
1999, Ali was crowned "Sportsman of the Century" by
Sports Illustrated and the BBC. Ali was born in Louisville,
Kentucky. He was named after his father, Cassius Marcellus Clay
Sr., who was named for the 19th century abolitionist and
politician Cassius Clay. Ali changed his name after joining the
Nation of Islam in 1964 and subsequently converted to Islam in
1975. Ali was best known for his fighting style which he described
as "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee". His
movement is often described as a dance, beautiful even. Throughout
his career Ali made a name for himself with great handspeed, as
well as fast feet and taunting tactics. While Ali was renowned for
his fast, sharp out-fighting style, he also had a great chin, and
displayed a great heart and ability to take a punch in his 1974
fight against George Foreman in Zaire, called the Rumble in the
Jungle. Ali lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his 4th wife,
Yolanda 'Lonnie' Ali. They own a house in Berrien Springs,
Michigan, which is for sale. On January 9, 2007, they purchased a
house in eastern Jefferson County, Kentucky for $1,875,000 ... more
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