and live the rest of your life as a champion.” –Muhammad Ali. My hero is a hero to not only me, but to people all around the world. Muhammad Ali is a hero for many reasons, not only is he one of the best boxers in the world he never gave up on his goal at becoming the best in the world. No matter what obstacles were in his way he never stopped. Muhammad Ali wasn’t born the best boxer in the world, he worked for it. Muhammad had a work ethic that put him at the to of his career
Internet to see what people thought, said, and viewed Muhammad Ali, I was surprised how few negative statements I found. No one said he was a god, but, he was admired for his stance on issues and concerns he felt were important. He spoke out on social, religious, and political issues in such a manner that it freighted and rankled the sensibilities of many Americans, both black and white. Watching the film, I could not help but remember how I felt about Ali in those early days, often wondering why he had
Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. also known as Muhammad Ali is a famous and a very talented boxer. He was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. Cassius, named after his father, grew up in a good home. He had both parents and was the older of two brothers. His father painted billboard and signs for a living while his mother was a stay at home mom. He was first gained interest in boxing by Louisville police officer and boxing coach Joe E. Martin, who meet the 12-year-old over a thief taking
The death of Muhammad Ali, the former heavyweight champion, triggered a worldwide outpouring of affection. The former champion died on June 3 at age 74 of shock. Ali had long suffered from Parkinson's disease, which made the once-graceful athlete a prisoner in his own body. President Obama, who keeps a pair of Ali's gloves on display in his private study, paid tribute to the late athlete, saying he was "a man who fought for us." Ali was born in the American state of Kentucky in 1942. He took up boxing
name to Muhammad Ali, stating that he wanted to be free of the slave name Cassius Clay. On April 28, 1967, the boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, refused to be enlisted into the U.S. Army and was urgently deprived of his heavyweight title. Ali, now a Muslim, alleged religious reasoning for his ruling to deny military service. “I don’t want to be apart of the army at all, this war is wrong.” A few skimpy months later, on June 20, 1967, Ali was taken to court and was condemned of draft evasion. Muhammad was
Amer Dzankovic Muhammad Ali: More than Just a Boxer "Float like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee.”-Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali was born on January 17. 1942, in Louisville Kentucky. Muhammad developed a talent for boxing at a very young age and continued to strive to become better at it. Not only did he focus on himself and his career, but he helped out people in need by donating to charities and contributing to poor communities/people and the United Nations. He continued to battle with parkinson's
Muhammad Ali1 Muhammad Ali is one of the most recognized faces on planet Earth; known not just for being one of the best fighters in the history of boxing, but for being one of the most knowledgeable persons of the twentieth century. Ali wasn't always known by that name though, he was born Cassius Marcellus Clay on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky, him and his younger brother Rudolph had many small conflicts like any brothers would have, but they were, and still are blessed with having
“What keeps me going is goals”- Muhammad Ali Every elite athlete has psychological training and uses the process of goal setting in order to enhance their performance. Goal setting is used to enhance concentration, build self confidence and to manage time and other resources. (Tony M 1995, page 259) Muhammad Ali is self determined; he wanted to show the world that he is the greatest. To achieve that training hard and using strategic punches during matches was a vital key to be the greatest boxer
comment, a brag from Muhammad Ali, but he was not wrong he was a great champion, one of the best. Muhammad Ali was a great boxer and an inspirational man. Even as a child he was a regular on a show called Tomorrow's Champions, a thing that got him far was his never quit attitude, or even his saying “fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” “This is a story of a man with iron fists and a beautiful tan[...]” (Lipsyte 34). A box-office quote that got people talking and watching Ali. He had help and coaches
your life, A CHAMPION” -Muhammad Ali “Impossible is just a BIG word thrown around by small men, who find it easier to live in this world. They have been given, than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact it’s an opinion, impossible is a declaration, its a dare. Impossible is potential, impossible is temporary… IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING.” -Muhammad Ali “Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee.” -Muhammad Ali. In a very segregational 1960’s Muhammad Ali rose to the top through