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Made the Olympics when he was 18
Understood others part of the Civil Rights Movement
Had a brother, Rudy. A father, Cassius Sr.
and a mother, Odessa
Multiple wives, multiple children
Muhammad's original name was Cassius Clay
As fast as a cheetah, in the rink
Doctorate from Princeton was received.

Always staying true to beleifs
Lost his title to Joe Frazier, later winning it back
Important Civil Rights activist.

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''He stood out because he had more determination than most boys. He was a kid willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve something worthwhile in sports. It was almost impossible to discourage him. He was easily the hardest worker of any kid i ever taught''-Joe Martin, Coach

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Muhammad made the 1960 Olympic boxing team. Also, after losing his title, he won it back. In 2005, Ali received the presidential medal of freedom. Muhammad also received a doctorate from Princeton. Later on, he helped negotiate a release of american hostages in Iraq. Other than these amazing acts of good, Muhammad was one of the greatest boxers of all time.

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Before the Civil War, when slavery was stilled practiced in the south, some slaves were given names by their owners. later on in his life, Cassius Clay thought his name was a 'slave' name. he went by Cassius X, later changing it to Muhammad Ali. Also, when Muhammad refused to joining the military, the government stripped him from his title, banning him from boxing. He was able to eventually earn it back, after about a year of struggles. But then, in the fight of the century, he lost against Joe Frazier, dropping his title. In 1984, he was diagnosed with Parkinson disease.

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Muhammad developed his boxing skills at a young age, only standing up to playground bullies in the rink. When he was 16, Ali won the amateur golden gloves championship in his hometown of Kentucky. When he was 18, Ali made the 1960 Olympic games, winning gold. Muhammad won many matches with only a few losses. He was one of the greatest of his time.

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Ali went to Central High-school in his hometown. He did not go to college, though. In his boxing career, Muhammad learned from many coaches, including Joe Martin. Martin knew that Ali would succeed in his years.

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Growing up, Muhammad had a father, Cassius Sr. he had a mother, Odessa. And he had a brother, Rudy. Ali had a total of three wives and multiple children. One child was adopted, his name was Asaad. Most of his ancestors were slaves brought to america.

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Muhammad, earlier known as Cassius Clay, was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. His boxing skills developed when having to confront bullies in the rink. He was an African-American boy living in the time when Jim Crow laws were in motion. He knew they were wrong and would indeed change.