FAMOUS QUOTES “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” “Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's just plain wrong.” “I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.” “I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want.”
EARLY LIFE Cassius Clay Born a Christian January 17, 1942, Louisville, Kentucky Segregation, discrimination ted ted
CAREER 1956 Golden Gloves 1959 Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions 1960 Olympic gold medalist 1964 heavyweight world champion Muslim, changed name
Draft evasion Returned to boxing in “Fight Of the Century” vs Joe Frazier; 1974 rematch “Rumble in the Jungle” vs George Foreman; Heavyweight Champion again “Thrilla in Manilla” vs Joe Frazier; won again CAREER
Downfall Defeated by Leon Spinks Knocked out by Larry Holmes Loses heavyweight title to Trevor Berbick Retires following day
CONTRIBUTIONS (Social) Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix, Arizona Special Olympics Make-a-Wish foundation Helped those in need in Mexico and Morocco Presidential Medal of Freedom
CONTRIBUTIONS (Cultural) Black role model Many blacks looked up to him Courage Fearless If Ali…
CONTRIBUTIONS (Economic) Interest in boxing skyrocketed Made people want to tune in Main problem with boxing today
KEY TERMS Muhammad Ali- Cassius Clay’s name change due to Muslim conversion Draft Evasion- Muhammad Ali refuses to go to Vietnam because Muslims don’t believe in war Parkinson’s Disease- Ali has it and has been helping to find a cure since 1984
MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.Where was Muhammad Ali Born? A. Los Angelos, California B. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania C.Detroit, Michigan D.Louisville, Kentucky 2.Why did Cassius Clay change his name? A. He was bored of Cassius Clay A.He wanted a Muslim name to go with his religion B.The government made him change his name C.All the above
MULTIPLE CHOICE 3. Muhammad Ali’s childhood consisted of A.Segregation, Discrimination B.Equality for all 4. Muhammad Ali was known for A.Being a great boxer B.Not afraid of any opponent, black or white C.Trash talking before matches D. All the above
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