The tale of Louisville native Muhammad Ali throwing an Olympic gold medal off the Second Street Bridge and into the Ohio River is a common legend in his hometown, but did it actually happen?

Muhammad Ali is one of the most famous Black athletes who redefined heavyweight boxing. He broke every rule about how big men should fight. At 6’3″ with a 78-inch reach, he moved with grace and ...

A bipartisan effort is underway to posthumously award Muhammad Ali the Congressional Gold Medal for his contributions as an athlete, humanitarian, and civil rights figure. Rep. André Carson ...

Ali later threw his Gold Medal into a river. He chose a different path and a different religion. Defeating George Foreman gave Muhammad Ali back the Heavyweight Title. He knew how to be the champ ...

We have received text from H.R. 485: Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act. This bill was received on 2025-01-16, and currently has 53 cosponsors. Here is a short summary of the bill: The bill ...

Celebrated as much for his charisma as his boxing skill, he was a 1960 gold medalist in Rome, where he overshadowed a young ...

Muhammad Ali redefined heavyweight ... Footwork replaced frustration, jabs channeled his wit. By eighteen, he stood atop the Olympic podium in Rome, a gold medal around his neck.