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January 17, 1942
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. |
October, 1954
Initiation to boxing. |
1960
Represented USA as light heavyweight boxer and won the Gold Medal at the Rome
Olympics. |
1964
Became the World Heavyweight Champion, dethroning Sonny Liston in the bout held
at Miami. Joined the Nation of Islam and renamed himself as Muhammad Ali.Married
Sonji Roi, a cocktail waitress and model. |
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1965
His marriage was annulled. |
February 6, 1967
Universally recognized as The Champ after defeating WBA champion Ernie Terrel. |
1967
Refused to join the US Army. In consequence, charged for violating the Selective Service Act and was stripped off his title and boxing license. |
June 20, 1970
US Supreme Court overturned his conviction. Ali was back in the ring. |
March 8, 1971
Lost the fight against WBA heavyweight champion Joe Frazier. |
January 28, 1974
Won the rematch against Joe Frazier. |
October 30, 1974
Regained the world heavyweight title, Defeating George Foreman in the famous bout Rumble in the Jungle held at Kinshasa, Zaire. |
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September 30, 1975
In the professional bout known as Thrilla in Manila, he defeated Joe
Frazier. |
February 15, 1978
Became the first boxer to win the WBA title three times, after defeating Leon
Spinks. |
1981
Retired from boxing. |
1982
Diagnosed for Parkinson disease. |
1996
Given the honor to light the Atlanta Olympic Games in the US. |
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