Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and cultural icon. He captured the world heavyweight boxing title three times, first in 1964 by defeating Sonny Liston in a major upset. Ali's unique fighting style, characterized by his speed and agility, earned him the nickname "The Greatest." In 1974, Ali's victory over George Foreman in the "Rumble in the Jungle" in Kinshasa, Zaire, became legendary. His refusal to be drafted into the Vietnam War, citing religious beliefs, led to a controversial suspension from boxing in 1967, a stance that was later vindicated by the U.S. Supreme Court. Ali's fight against Joe Frazier in 1971, known as the "Fight of the Century," remains one of the sport's most iconic bouts. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1984.