and his name is Muhammad Ali‚ one of the greatest boxers of all time. Although Ali is remembered as a great boxer‚ people should see other accomplishments that he’s achieved that have affected a lot of people’s lives. Muhammad Ali should be remembered as an icon who stood up for his religious principles while giving back to the community and being one of the
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Parkinson Disease Parkinson disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder which affects 1.5 percent of global population over the age of sixty five years old and nearly one million patients in America. It was first described by a man named James Parkinson in 1817 whom called it the shaking palsy (in his work named "An Essay on the Shaking Palsy"). (Goetz) He noticed a collection of symptoms based on the way that these patients moved‚ including‚ the rest tremor‚ bradykinesia (slowness of
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The heavyweight champion greatest-of-all-time Muhammad Ali died early Saturday morning at age 74 after he was reportedly hospitalized with respiratory problems earlier this week. A spokesperson initially said Ali was expecting a “brief stay” when news broke he had been hospitalized in Phoenix Thursday‚ but reports began circulating late Friday night that his condition had become “grave.” As a boxer‚ Ali won dozens of championships‚ three heavyweight titles and an Olympic gold medal. It was during
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This book is a biography of Muhammad Ali. The book starts by talking about Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (Muhammad Ali’s birth name) being born and growing up in Louisville‚ Ky. When Cassius was twelve years old he has his bike stolen and when he is making a report to the police officer he tells the police officer that he promises to‚ "whup whoever stole it." The policeman takes Cassius under his wing then introduces him to Fred Stoner‚ a boxing trainer who he will train with for the next
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“I shook up the world…” Muhammad Ali cried as he knocked out Sonny Liston‚ becoming the heavyweight champion of the world on Feb 25‚ 1964. Muhammad Ali had a truly normal childhood‚ he had an amazing boxing career and was a great activist. Muhammad Ali was an amazing boxer and anti-war activist. Before Muhammad Ali was a world renowned boxer‚ he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clay. Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Clay Jr. to Odessa and Cassius Clay Sr. Cassius Clay Jr. was born on July 17‚ 1942. Clay
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Muhammad Ali I think that Muhammad Ali was one of the most influential people in the last hundred years. One of the reasons I think Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest is because he changed the way of boxing. Another reason he is influential is because he stood up for the civil rights movement my last reason is because he refused to fight black people in war. My first reason that I think Muhammad Ali is the most influential person in the last hundred years is because he changed the way of boxing
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When was the last time you considered the odds of your life panning out in the exact way that it has? Most of the time‚ the role of chance in our lives goes completely unnoticed‚ even as it shapes every aspect of our lives and our world. People are hardwired to assign blame or credit to one particular person or event that we think “caused” something to happen. In reality‚ causation is not a straight line‚ leading from one cause to one effect to one aftereffect. It’s more like a huge spider web‚ with
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Muhammad Ali “Float like a butterfly sting like a bee. The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see”(GoodReads.com). This is not just any quote. This is a quote from a boxer‚ but not just any boxer. He was looked up to by thousands. He was not only one of the world’s most renowned fighters but‚ was also world famous for his importance in civil rights leading many lower class African Americans to believe in equality. This person is known as Muhammad Ali. He has made world history
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make the days count." Muhammad Ali can be an inspiration for everyone; even though he is not with us now‚ we can still learn from his actions. He was humble and always kind. In his life he did a lot of good things. In fact‚ he refused to participate in the Vietnam War. Muhammad Ali’s real name is Cassius Clay and was born in Louisville‚ Kentucky. He is called Muhammad Ali because in 1964‚ he became an Islam believer‚ so he changed his name from Cassius Clay‚ to Muhammad Ali. He began training as
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Muhammad Ali once said‚ “Don’t count the days make the days count”. Muhammad Ali was a lightweight boxer. He was a very fast‚ aggressive‚ confident‚ and determined which made him such a great boxer. Muhammad Ali is considered one of the best fighters to ever step into the ring. Muhammad was named after his father Cassius Clay.”Cassius Clay was named after his father‚ who was himself named for the Kentucky abolitionist (Cassius M. Clay).”( 1“Muhammad Ali.”) He was born in Louisville‚Kentucky on January
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