An inspirational‚ influential public figure...Muhammad Ali (Cassius Marcellus Clay). This is an autobiography about the trials and triumphs of a young African American striving to become the greatest boxer around during the peak of the civil rights era. Walter Dean Myers‚ two-time Newbery-Honor award winner‚ and author of the biography‚ The Greatest: Muhammad Ali‚ provides his readers with an inspirational account of the life of Muhammad Ali‚ arguably the greatest boxer of all time. In
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MUHAMMAD ALI Mohamed Mohamed Cassius Clay Do you know who is Cassius Clay? He was a professional boxer. His most important job now is trying to teach people to treat each other with dignity and respect. Introduction • Born in Louisville City Hospital in Kentucky January 17‚ 1942 • Birth name Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. • Muhammad Ali is most famous for boxing • I chose Muhammad Ali because he is a good role model and one of the most dedicated people. Childhood Clay and his younger brother
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People say Muhammad Ali is the best American boxer ever. Born on January 17‚ 1942 in Louisville‚Kentucky into an average family‚ Ali achieved success by going to the olympics‚ and he was a professional boxer. “Float like a butterfly sting like a bee” (Muhammad Ali biography) is what he said after defeating Sonny Liston in his first fight. When he said “float like a butterfly”(Muhammad Ali biography)‚ he meant that nobody could touch him. When he said sting like a bee‚ he meant that he can could
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These words were said by Muhammad Ali when he refused to join in fighting the Vietnam War (Block). There are many ways in which greatness is performed‚ and Muhammed Ali proved just that. Race‚ religion‚ gender‚ and color do not make anyone superior to or greater than anyone else. Ali gave many people hope that everyone will be treated equally‚ and courage to stand for what they believe in. Muhammed Ali was a man who performed greatness throughout his illustrious life. Muhammad Ali was a man who stood
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I consider a hero someone that has done great things. There are different opinions in what a hero is but to me ‚ being a hero is one who accomplishes hard goals‚ standing up for their own rights‚ doing things that are extraordinary. Muhammad Ali-Cassius Clay is someone that fills my standards of a hero. Muhammad Ali has accomplished hard goals by getting medals in the Olympics. Muhammad Ali had to stand up for his rights when he started to box. He has accomplished things in his life that would be
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characteristics the greatest. However‚ the real world presents a great rival to that claim in the form of the greatest fighter of all time: Muhammad ali. Muhammad Ali has
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Muhammad Ali & His Influence in the Media Gabriela Rosales Montgomery College‚ Rockville Professor Petty Muhammad Ali & His Influence in the Media Introduction “The most influential and inspirational sportsman ever on this earth. His self-pride and self-respect inspired many in different parts of the world to stand by their principles and defend their basic rights.” - Samuel Shivute (Walter‚ 2013) When someone thinks about Boxing’s best fighters in the world‚ they will most
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"Float like a butterfly‚ sting like a bee." This famous quote from Muhammad Ali not only described his boxing technique but also ruled how he lived his life. Born Clay Marcellus Clay Jr.‚ Muhammad Ali was born on January 17‚ 1942‚ in Louisville‚ Kentucky‚ a time when blacks were still the servant class. While the Constitution of the United States declares‚ "All men are created equal with certain unalienable rights‚" many minority groups still suffered against racial equality. A 1940’s movement began
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that point on‚ I fought for the rest of my life.” Muhammad Ali who was born‚ Cassius Clay Jr. in the extremely segregated city of Louisville‚ Kentucky. He became a world-renowned athlete winning the light-heavy weight Olympic medal at age eighteen and becoming the youngest ever Heavyweight Champion of the world ever. Ali’s achievements in the ring were unrivaled as a champion but they did not match the historic actions he led outside of it. When Ali lost his
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Muhammad Ali had high hopes for himself when all other African-Americans didn’t. African Americans were considered and treated like second-class citizens. Muhammad Ali was apart of a huge movement for civil rights and racial equality. Muhammad Ali was motivated to struggle for change through faith and love for humanity. He wanted to make a difference and leave his mark on the world. He made people all over want to be him‚ “You wanted to be Muhammad Ali. You wanted to float like a butterfly and sting
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