CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, three-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. Personal Birth date: January 17, 1942 ...

1964 – Converts and joins the Nation of Islam, and changes his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali. May 25, 1965 – Rematch with Liston, wins again by knockout in the first round.

The great Muhammad Ali would have turned 81 on Jan. 17. In honor of the GOAT's birthday, here are 17 ways he fought outside the ring and took a stand.

* Ali had a show-time personality, dazzling footwork and great hand speed that combined to make him a champion like his sport had never seen. His career record was 56 victories, 37 of them by ...

Ali’s knockout punch is famously known as the “phantom punch” — neither Liston or his fans saw it, said the Evening Journal. Sculptor Zenos Frudakis poses in late 2024 next to the clay version of his ...

Here is a look at the life of Muhammad Ali, three-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. Posted 2018-06-08T13:53:14+00:00 - Updated 2012-12-21T23:06:17+00:00 By ...

1964 – Converts and joins the Nation of Islam, and changes his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali. May 25, 1965 – Rematch with Liston, wins again by knockout in the first round.

1964 – Converts and joins the Nation of Islam, and changes his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali. May 25, 1965 – Rematch with Liston, wins again by knockout in the first round.