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Muhammad Ali was born in January 17,1942. His birth place is Louisville, Kentucky, USA. His birth name is Cassius Marcellus Clay jr. His name now is Muhammad Ali.


Who Was Muhammad Ali?

Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay) was a boxer, philanthropist and social activist who is universally regarded as one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century. Ali became an Olympic gold medalist in 1960 and the world heavyweight boxing champion in 1964. Following his suspension for refusing military service, Ali reclaimed the heavyweight title two more times during the 1970s, winning famed bouts against Joe Frazier and George Foreman along the way. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1984, Ali devoted much of his time to philanthropy, earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005. Ali died on June 3, 2016.

Muhammad Ali’s Record

Muhammad Ali had a career record of 56 wins, five losses and 37 knockouts before his retirement from boxing in 1981 at the age of 39.
His Contributions to The World
-He is one of the first advocated the rights of blacks of America. Only after he became the champion of the world, people have started on a different attitude toward blacks
-Muhammad Ali honored Islam and often helped finance many orphanages and hospitals in Islamic countries who suffer from constant wars.
-Ali refused to go to Vietnam war. He didn’t go to war because his Islam group was against violence. In May 1967,the World Boxing Association took away his boxing license and his title. He went to the prison for 5 years.
-During the Gulf War in Iraq, Ali met with Saddam Hussein and helped to get 15 U.S hostages released.
-Ali was named the Sports Illustrated Athlete of the century for more than just his boxing skills. He transcended the sports world and inspired people to stand up for social change. His courage made him an important figure in history. Ali has been a leader in the fight against Parkinson’s disease for many years. He had raised awareness about the disease and has raised a lot of money for Parkinson’s research.
-Ali opened The Muhammad Ali Center. This center can be used by people all over the world,where people can come to be inspired and learn to love and respect each other
Why he is very special?
Because he is a true superstar, influential, powerful, audacious maverick, motivational entertainer, humanitarian, cultural figure, and loving family man. There is a lot we can learn from him.

Question!
1. Muhammed Ali was born in 1942. In what state was he born?
a. California, USA
b. South African
c. Kentucky, USA
d. New York, USA
2. Before he changed his name to Muhammad Ali he went by?
a. Joe Frazier
b. George Foreman
c. Jerry Quarry 
d. Cassius Marcellus Clay
3. What war did Ali refuse to be drafted into?
a. Vietnam war
b. China war
c. Russia war
d. North Korea war
4. Why he refuse to go to that war?
a. Because he loves his familly
b. Because his religion, Islam was against violence
c. Because he cant fight
d. Because he was sick

5. When Muhammad Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?
a. 1967
b. 1981
c. 1984
d. 1985

 source : https://www.biography.com/people/muhammad-ali-9181165

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