Why Will The World Never Forget The Boxer Muhammad Ali?
(If you want to introduce your children to a modern hero, introduce them to Boxer Muhammad Ali.)
1. He fought more efficiently than wrestlers, spoke more fluently than world leaders, professors and journalists and practiced Islam much better than born Muslims.
2. He became the world heavyweight boxing champion at just 22 years old.
3. He beat Sonny Liston and shocked the world with his victory.
4. He changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali after becoming Muslim.
5. He refused to fight in the Vietnam War, saying “I ain’t got no quarrel with them Viet Cong.”
6. He lost his boxing license and title for his stand, but never backed down.
7. He returned to boxing and defeated George Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle.”
8. He used poetry and powerful speech to stand up for black pride and justice.
9. He won the “Fight of the Century” against Joe Frazier after a long ban.
10. He lit the Olympic torch in 1996, showing the world his strength despite Parkinson’s.
11. He gave millions to charity and inspired people far beyond the boxing ring.
12. He was a self-respecting man who left great America for small Bangladesh.
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