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Great Match For Ali
2,583 wordsMuhammed Ali Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest heavy weight champions. His natural abilities were complemented by his flashy flamboyant personality. It was his ability that won him the heavy weight championship on three separate occasions, but only his "Float like a butter fly sting like a bee" antics won him the title of the "people's champ" ("Ali" 2). Born Cassius Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942 in Louisville Kentucky, he was far from over privileged. His father Cassius Clay Sr., worked to sup...
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Muhammad Ali
341 wordsFierce with his fists, fast on his feet and quick with a quip, boxer, Muhammad Ali became one of the sporting icons of the 20th century and he sure let us know it. In Ali, Will Smith gives us a 10-year slice of the legend's life between 1964 and 1974 under the direction of Michael Mann (The Insider). Pumped up and perfecting many of the man's mannerisms as well as his showy performances both in and out of the ring, Smith's portrayal is one with punch. The story begins as Ali (then known as Cassi...
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Fard's Messenger Elijah Muhammad
5,157 words"Black Gods of the Inner City" by Prince-A-Cuba Fall 1992 / Gnosis Magazine pp. 56-63. Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam is a figure as current as today's headlines, but the movement of which he is a nominal spokesman has a continuous history of over sixty years in this country. The Nation of Islam (NOI), as it is officially known, came to the attention of the general public in the 1960's as the "Black Muslims". (1) It is well-known for its doctrine that the White Man is a devil. b...
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Muhammad Ali
736 wordsMuhammad Ali Muhammad Ali was much more than a boxer. He was a very influential fighter in the war against racism. Ali's popularity fluctuated through the course of his life. His fighting made him popular, but his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War made people abhor him. Certain events in Muhammad's life made him into a respectable and generous person. Muhammad Ali was know to most people as just a boxer, but in his mind, his career was not nearly as important to him as his religious beliefs, t...
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Muhammad Ali
1,033 wordsBorn Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. In Louisville, Kentucky on January 17, 1942, Cassius took his first boxing lessons from an Irish-American cop who thought he was giving lessons to a boy that wanted to protect his new bike from older neighborhood kids. But by the age of 16, Cassius had won the Louisville Golden Gloves tournament as a light heavyweight and advanced to the quarterfinals of the regional championship in Chicago. After graduating to the Louisville Central High School in 1960, he won t...
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Muhammad Ali Cassius Marcellus Clay
706 wordsMuhammad Ali Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. is better known as Muhammad Ali. He was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. His father's name was Cassius Clay, Sr. His mother's name was Odessa Grady Clay. Cassius's father made his living as a painter. Cassius got his first bike at age 12 but it was stolen after two days. He went to report it to a police officer. The police officer he came upon was Joe Martin, an Irish-American who owned an amateur boxing gym. He persuaded Cassius to learn...
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People Respect Ali For His Boxing Ability
1,017 wordsI'm sure that everyone here has heard the phrase "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee". This was the slogan used by the man considered by many to be the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali was born in 1942 with the name Cassius Clay, but later changed it to Muhammad Ali after he became a Muslim. Cassius grew up in Louisville Kentucky and threw one of his first punches when he was only six months old, hitting his mother so hard that she had to have two teeth pulled out....
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Greatest Muhammad Ali
1,071 wordsThe Greatest Muhammad Ali is one of the best, if not the best, boxers of all time. He was an influential leader not only inside the ring, but throughout the world. His overwhelming confidence captured millions, bringing the sport of boxing the publicity it has always deserved. Though many criticized his brash comments, he became a role model of children across the nation. He frequently gave speeches in schools and ghettos throughout America. He managed to succeed in a world that was run by white...
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Muhammad Ali Cassius Clay
426 wordsThe name Muhammad Ali needs no introduction in the sports industry. This man is a living legend. Ali has accomplished my achievements during an era when African-Americas werent allowed any opportunities. The career of Cassius Clay began at the age of twelve. After his brand new bike had been stolen at the Louisville Home Show. He wanted to whoop the thieves so badly that he began to take boxing lessons. His first victory was a three round, three-minute split decision match. As he became more ded...
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Ali's Fight With The 35 Year
2,657 wordsBeginnings Clay, named after his father and Kentucky abolitionist Cassius M. Clay, was born in Louisville, Kentucky. At age 12, he had his bicycle stolen, and reported the fact to a local policeman (and boxing trainer), Joe Martin. Martin suggested that Clay learn to fight; under his guidance, Clay rapidly advanced through the youth ranks. A low achiever academically, Clay won six Kentucky Gold Gloves while at high school and was allowed to graduate despite his poor grades. Presciently, his prin...
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Ali Being A Black Muslim
4,846 wordsCassius Clay was just a boxer. A boxer who captured the hearts of Americans while winning the 1960's Olympic gold. Here was a young man at the age of 18, representing the greatest nation on the planet and making his people proud. He would again gain the fascination of America with his defeat of the anti-hero of the time Sonny Liston. However, this hero famed across mainstream America would not last, all it would take was a man finding himself. Introducing Muhammed Ali, another boxer. However, ju...
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Malcolm X Clay
902 wordsIn the summer of 1960, a young man stood on a podium wearing a gold medal around his neck, while the "Star Spangled Banner" played. A champion stood, not knowing the nation's view on athletes forever. It was the first glimpse for the man who would come to be known as the greatest. Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 17, 1942. Young Clay found boxing in 1954 after his bike was stolen at the Louisville Home Show. He reported the theft to local police officer, Joe...
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Ali Frazier Bout
3,122 wordsMuhammad 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 a very close re...
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End Of Ali's Boxing Career
3,011 wordsMuhammad Ali Also known as: Cassius Marcellus Clay, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., Cassius Clay (1942-) Professional boxer Personal Information Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. ; name changed to Muhammad Ali, 1963; born January, 17, 1942, in Louisville, KY; son of Cassius (a piano player) and Odessa Clay (both deceased); first wife, Belinda; second wife, A aisha; third wife, Veronica Porche; fourth (and current) wife, Yolanda Williams, married in 1986; children: nine (one with Yolanda). Religion: ...
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Kind Of Hero Ali
822 wordsCulture Race and Heroes: The Case of Muhammad Ali Society, in most instances, refers to heroes as those who display grace, poise and celebrated prestige under tremendous pressure and watchful eyes of the public. Sports heroes often say that their sport is a business and that they treat the game as a job. Many however, do not realize that their jobs continue to exist within their personal lives. There are so many gifted athletes whose achievements within their respective sports are truly amazing,...
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Thing Muhammad Ali
1,000 wordsI consider a hero someone that has done great things. Some of the things that I consider great are, accomplished hard goals, stood up for their own rights, done things that would be hard for me to do, and done things that are extraordinary. Muhammad Ali-Cassius Clay is someone that fills my standards of a hero. Muhammad Ali has accomplished hard goals by getting medals in the Olympics. Muhammad Ali had to stand up for his rights when he started to box. He has accomplished things in his life that...
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Fight Ali
755 wordsHe grew up in a poor family. Ali had problems in school at an early stage and felt he had to do something different. His future career was fulfilled at 12. When Joe Martin police officer and boxing coach, tried to get Ali started with boxing. At the age of 16, Ali had won two Golden Glove Titles, two National AAU Titles, he was by now nationally recognized. When the 1960 Rome Olympic Game was about to take off, Ali was provided with an opportunity to represent his country. At this point he had f...
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International Understanding About Jinnah This Film
2,340 wordsThe following is a report on the Movie 'Jinnah'. Which is based on the life of our national hero, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Topics given below show the brief description about him, Making of the movie, it's reasons and impacts. HISTORY Who was Jinnah? Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a great advocate of Hindu Muslim unity. He was of the opinion that both Hindus and Muslims should make joint efforts to get rid of British rules and domination. Jinnah was a national hero of Pakistan -- ...
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Ali's Conscientious Objector Status
4,114 wordsSome people viewed me as a hero. Some said that what I did was wrong. But everything I did was according to my conscience. I wasn't trying to be a leader. I just wanted to be free". Muhammad Ali made this statement at the conclusion of his lengthy battle with the United States over his conviction of refusing to submit to his induction into the Armed Forces. Ali's actual conflict with the United States began in 1964 with his refusal to accept his induction into the Armed Forces, and ended in 1971...
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Muhammad Ali
1,054 wordsCassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was born on January 17, 1942. One day, when he was 12, his bicycle got stolen. Frustrated, he said to the police officer, Joe Martin, who was also a boxing coach, that if he ever found the kid who stole his bike, he would shred him to pieces, Joe responded by saying that he should learn how to beat someone up. Joe invited Cassius to his gym. Instantly he wanted to be a boxer. His mom, Odessa, thought that boxing was a better pastime than hanging out with other kids. He...
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