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Born Cassius Clay, Muhammad Ali was a boxer, an
activist, a comedian, and a musician. Here are some facts that only a
few know about your favorite boxer.
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He won one of his most famous fights at 4 am
In 1974, Muhammad Ali knocked George Foreman out in Zaire. The fight
started at 4 am because of the time difference with the United States.
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The gloves he wore fighting Sony Liston are worth
more than the money he earned for the fight
Approximately 50 years after the famous fight, the gloves were sold for
836 000 dollars. His post fight earnings amounted to 630 000 that night.
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He never refused to sign an autograph
When he was young, Ali met Sugar Ray Robinson and asked for an
autograph. The latter responded : I don’t have time. From that day on,
Ali decided to never disappoint a fan. |
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He helped free hostages
Muhammad Ali managed negotiate the release of 15 American hostages after
long discussions with Sadam Hussein.
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He saved a man from committing suicide
One day, as he was walking down the streets of LA, Muhammad Ali came
across a mentally ill young man who was trying to commit suicide. Ali
reached out to him and reminded him how beautiful life was.
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