The Art of Boxing:

Unleashing the Legend of Muhammad Ali

Clay
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 A Quote

“He who is not courageous enough to

take risks will accomplish nothing in
life.”
~ Muhammad Ali
Clay
 Muhammad
Ali Clay
A boxing legend
Born : January 17, 1942 who shook the world with his craft and
Died : June 3, 2016 personality. A man who spent his life
Known For : an American
professional boxer and fighting for more than just titles. He
activist.
fought for justice, equality, and the
freedom to be himself. This presentation is
a tribute to his art and his legacy.
 Early Life

Cassius Clay was born in Louisville,

Kentucky in 1942. He discovered boxing at
the age of 12 and quickly became a
prodigy. His speed and agility in the ring
were unmatched, but his confidence and
charisma made him stand out. He won
his first Golden Gloves title at 16 and
became an Olympic gold medalist at 18.
 Achievements and awards

Three times "BWAA Fighter of the

Won Kentucky Golden Gloves titles Year" in 1965, 1974 and 1975
six times in between 1955-60 Two times WBC Heavyweight Selected as the "Sportsman of the
Became Olympics light champion: 1964 and 1974 Year" by famous American magazine
heavyweight champion in 1960 Martin Luther King Memorial ‘Sports Illustrated’ in 1974
Twice won the Amateur Athletic Award in 1970 Named as the "Athlete of the
Union Championships in 1959 and Three times WBA heavyweight Year" in 1974 by Associated Press
1960 champion: 1964, 1974 and 1978 and also selected as "International
Three times Ring Heavyweight Three times NABF Heavyweight Press Athlete of the Year"
Champion: 1964, 1974, and 1978 champion: 1970, 1971 and 1973 Honoured as BBC "Sports
Three times Lineal heavyweight Three times Personality of the Century" in 1999
champion: 1964, 1974 and 1978 Presidential Citizens Medal in 2001
Presidential Medal of
Freedom in 2005
Received Double Helix
Medal in 2006
Legacy
Muhammad Ali's legacy goes beyond
boxing. He was a civil rights activist, a
humanitarian, and a symbol of hope for
millions of people. He spoke out against
the Vietnam War and refused to be
drafted, which cost him his boxing title
and put him in jail. But he never backed
down from his beliefs and continued to
fight for what he thought was right.
 The Art of Trash Talk
Muahalmkmad Ali was known for his
trash-talking before fights. He used his
wit and humor to get inside his
opponents' heads and rattle them. He
famously said he would float like a
butterfly, sting like a bee and that he
was the greatest of all time. His trash
talk was not just for show, it was a
strategic weapon in his arsenal.
Muhammad Ali Clay was more
than just a boxer. He was an
artist
who used his fists as a brush and
the ring as his canvas. He
inspired generations of people to
fight for what they believe in
and to never give up. We can all
learn from his courage, his
creativity, and his compassion.
This Presentation is Prepared by

“Haidar Faour”
Class: 8
Date : 4/5/2023