Muhammad Ali Essay -- Sports American History

Muhammad Ali1Muhammad Ali is one of the most recognized faces on planet Earth known not just for being one of the better(p) fighters in the history of boxing, but for being one of the most knowledgeable persons of the twentieth century. Ali wasnt always known by that name though, he was born Cassius Marcellus dust 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 solace are blessed with having a very coating relationship (Hauser, 2).Twelve-year-old Cassius was turned on to boxing after his brand-new bike was stolen at an annual Black fair called The Louisville Home Show (Jet). Joe Martin, a officeholder who taught young kids how to box, was in a basement by the fair and after Cassius complained to him that he was going to whup the person who stole his prized red-and-white Schwinn(Jet). Officer Martin decided to push the discomfited youngster towards boxing. Six weeks later Cassius would win a three-minute, three-round split decision in his very first match (Hauser 7). Clay became more committed to boxing, combat 108 amateur bouts, winning six Kentucky Golden Gloves Championships, two National Golden Gloves tournaments, and two National AAU titles (Ebony). Then the 1960 Rome Olympics came a hesitant Cassius was afraid to work over there in an airplane, but he eventually gave in and went, returning to America as a gold medal winner. Clay then(prenominal) came out with his very first published poem.After winning the gold medal in the 1960 Rome Olympics, eighteen-year-old Cassius Clay was ready to turn pro. He still kept Fred Stoner, the man who trained him as an amateur as trainer, but after his first win against an overmatched pa... ...and his opponent was Trevor Berbick. Ali entered the ring for the final time on December 11, 1981 (Jet). The bout started two hours late, there were only two pairs of gloves for the entire under card, and a cowbell wa s used for the ring bell. From the start, the actual fight was a drag, with Ali facial expression sluggish while his mediocre opponent showed little skill. When it all was over, the judges scored the bout in Berbicks favor (Hauser,77). The next morning, Ali finally announced that he was divergence the boxing ring for good.Works CitedHauser, Thomas. Muhammad Ali His Life and Times. New York, NY, Bantam Books, 1991Tyers, Kathy. Muhammad Ali The Greatest. San Mateo, Ca, IDG Books WorldInc.1995Muhammad Ali Definition of a champhttp//www.DefinitionofaChamp.comJet Magazinehttp//ww.JetOnline.comEbony Magazinehttp//www.Ebony.com