Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali /ɑːˈliː/was an American Olympic and professional boxer and activist. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century. From early in his career, Ali was known as an inspiring, controversial and polarizing figure both inside and outside the ring...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBoxer
Date of Birth17 January 1942
CityLouisville, KY
CountryUnited States of America
humanity want spirit
Once we realize we are all members of humanity, we will want to compete in the spirit of love
christian believe moving
I believe in Allah and in peace. I don't try to move into white neighborhoods. I don't want to marry a white woman. I was baptized when I was twelve, but I didn't know what I was doing. I'm not a Christian anymore. I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to beI'm free to be what I want.
kings real years
I knew I had him in the first round. Almighty God was with me. I want everyone to bear witness, I am the greatest! I'm the greatest thing that ever lived. I don't have a mark on my face, and I upset Sonny Liston, and I just turned twenty-two years old. I must be the greatest. I showed the world. I talk to God everyday. I know the real God. I shook up the world, I'm the king of the world. You must listen to me. I am the greatest! I can't be beat!
long pay peanuts
They can boo me, yell at me, and throw peanuts at me, as long as they pay to get in.
strong winning games
In the big leagues everyone has ability. It always comes down to mind games. Who ever is more mentally strong-wins.
responsibility people special
Some people have special resources inside, and when God blesses you to have more than others, you have a responsibility to use it right
fall eight
Sonny Liston is great. But he'll fall in eight.
dream champion vision
Champions are not generated from the championship. Champion is generated from something they have in them, desires, dreams, and visions.
dog wish sometimes
Sometimes Howard [Cosell] makes me wish I was a dog and he was a fireplug.
beautiful names white
Cassius Clay is a name that white people gave to my slave master. Now that I am free, that I don't belong anymore to anyone, that I'm not a slave anymore, I gave back their white name, and I chose a beautiful African one.
house world shock
When I beat Sonny Liston, I shocked the world. When I joined the Muslims, I shocked the world. When I beat George Forman, I shocked the world. I am from the House of Shock
boxing
Eat your words! Eat your words! I am the greatest.
children want way
Enjoy your children, even when they don't act the way you want them to
talking boxing knows
I don't always know what I'm talking about, but I know I'm right.