2. 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.”

3. EARLY LIFE Cassius Clay Born a Christian January 17, 1942, Louisville, Kentucky Segregation, discrimination http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsAC4lhbE0g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU_dYowAmMw&feature=rela ted http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU_dYowAmMw&feature=rela ted

4. CAREER 1956 Golden Gloves 1959 Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions 1960 Olympic gold medalist 1964 heavyweight world champion Muslim, changed name

5. Draft evasion Returned to boxing in 1970 1971- “Fight Of the Century” vs Joe Frazier; 1974 rematch 1974- “Rumble in the Jungle” vs George Foreman; Heavyweight Champion again 1975- “Thrilla in Manilla” vs Joe Frazier; won again CAREER

6. Downfall 1978- Defeated by Leon Spinks 1980- Knocked out by Larry Holmes 1981- Loses heavyweight title to Trevor Berbick Retires following day

7. CONTRIBUTIONS (Social) 1984- 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 2005- Presidential Medal of Freedom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIBWHkXPF7g

8. CONTRIBUTIONS (Cultural) Black role model Many blacks looked up to him Courage Fearless If Ali…

9. CONTRIBUTIONS (Economic) Interest in boxing skyrocketed Made people want to tune in Main problem with boxing today

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. WORKS CITED "Muhammad Ali Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com." Famous Biographies & TV Shows - Biography.com. Web. 22 Jan. 2012.. "Muhammad Ali Quotes - BrainyQuote." Famous Quotes at BrainyQuote. Web. 22 Jan. 2012.. "Muhammad Ali Engaging in Some of His Famous Trash Talk - YouTube." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 22 Jan. 2012.. "Muhammad Ali Highlight Reel Video (The Greatest) - YouTube." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 22 Jan. 2012..