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    Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and social activist. He is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Ali grew up in the segregated American South and took up boxing at age 12, winning a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics. He went on to win the heavyweight championship three times and defended the title 19 times. Ali denounced his birth name and changed it to Muhammad Ali in 1964, refusing military service during the Vietnam War due to his religious beliefs. His conviction for draft evasion was overturned in 1971. Ali passed away in 2016 and left a legacy beyond boxing for his charismatic personality, quick wit, and commitment to social causes.

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    Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and social activist. He is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Ali grew up in the segregated American South and took up boxing at age 12, winning a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics. He went on to win the heavyweight championship three times and defended the title 19 times. Ali denounced his birth name and changed it to Muhammad Ali in 1964, refusing military service during the Vietnam War due to his religious beliefs. His conviction for draft evasion was overturned in 1971. Ali passed away in 2016 and left a legacy beyond boxing for his charismatic personality, quick wit, and commitment to social causes.

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    Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and social activist. He is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Ali grew up in the segregated American South and took up boxing at age 12, winning a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics. He went on to win the heavyweight championship three times and defended the title 19 times. Ali denounced his birth name and changed it to Muhammad Ali in 1964, refusing military service during the Vietnam War due to his religious beliefs. His conviction for draft evasion was overturned in 1971. Ali passed away in 2016 and left a legacy beyond boxing for his charismatic personality, quick wit, and commitment to social causes.

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    Muhammad Ali: A Brief Biography
    Muhammad Ali, born as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942, in
    Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., was an American professional boxer and social
    activist12.

    Early Life and Career


    Ali grew up in the American South in a time of segregated public facilities. His
    father, Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr., supported a wife and two sons by painting
    billboards and signs. His mother, Odessa Grady Clay, worked as a household
    domestic2.
    When Clay was 12 years old, he took up boxing under the tutelage of
    Louisville policeman Joe Martin. After advancing through the amateur ranks,
    he won a gold medal in the 175-pound division at the 1960 Olympic Games in
    Rome and began a professional career2.

    Achievements and Activism


    Nicknamed "the Greatest", Ali is regarded as one of the most significant sports
    figures of the 20th century and is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight
    boxer of all time1. He was the first fighter to win the world heavyweight
    championship on three separate occasions; he successfully defended this title
    19 times2.
    In 1964, he denounced his birth name as a "slave name" and formally changed
    his name to Muhammad Ali1. In 1966, Ali refused to be drafted into the
    military, owing to his religious beliefs and ethical opposition to the Vietnam
    War, and was found guilty of draft evasion and stripped of his boxing titles 1.

    Later Life and Death


    Ali's conviction was overturned in 1971 by the Supreme Court. However, he
    did not fight for nearly four years and lost a period of peak performance as an
    athlete1. He passed away on June 3, 2016, in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S 12.

    Legacy
    Ali's legacy extends beyond boxing. He is remembered for his charismatic
    personality, his quick wit, and his commitment to social and political causes 1.
    His contributions to sport and society make him a truly iconic figure 1.

    Source(s)
    1. Muhammad Ali - Wikipedia
    2. Muhammad Ali | Biography, Bouts, Record, & Facts | Britannica
    3. Muhammad Ali - Record, Death & Quotes | HISTORY

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