Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali
Ali in 1967
BornCassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
January 17, 1942
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedJune 3, 2016 (aged 74)
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Resting placeCave Hill Cemetery, Louisville
MonumentsAli MallMuhammad Ali BoulevardMuhammad Ali CenterLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
CitizenshipUnited StatesBangladesh (honorary)
EducationCentral High School (1958)
SpousesSonji Roi​​(m. 1964; div. 1966)​Belinda Boyd​​(m. 1967; div. 1977)​Veronica Porché​​(m. 1977; div. 1986)​Yolanda “Lonnie” Williams​​(m. 1986)​
Children9, including Laila (see below)
ParentsCassius Marcellus Clay Sr.Odessa Grady Clay
RelativesRahaman Ali (brother)Archer Alexander (great-great-great grandfather)Nico Ali Walsh (grandson)
AwardsFull list
Boxing career
Other namesThe GreatestThe People’s ChampionThe Louisville Lip
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)[1]
Reach78 in (198 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights61
Wins56
Wins by KO37
Losses5
hideMedal recordMen’s amateur boxingRepresenting  United StatesOlympic GamesGold medal – first place1960 RomeLight-heavyweightIntercity Golden GlovesGold medal – first place1959 ChicagoLight-heavyweightGold medal – first place1960 New YorkHeavyweightChicago Golden GlovesGold medal – first place1959 ChicagoLight-heavyweightGold medal – first place1960 ChicagoLight-heavyweightUS National ChampionshipsGold medal – first place1959 ToledoLight-heavyweightGold medal – first place1960 ToledoLight-heavyweight
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