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Muhammad Ali was a famous 20th century heavyweight boxer and activist, also known as "The Greatest".
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer who is widely recognized as one of the greatest and most influential athletes of all time. He won the World Heavyweight Championship three times, and is remembered for his powerful boxing style, explosive punching power, and flamboyant public persona.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1942</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Muhammad Ali is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 17, 1942, Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Golden Gloves Championship</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of 14, Ali wins his first Golden Gloves Championship.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Olympic Gold Medalist</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ali wins the gold medal in the light heavyweight boxing division at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes Heavyweight Champion</div><div class='timeline-text'>In a major upset, Ali (then named Cassius Clay) defeats Sonny Liston to become the heavyweight champion of the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Refuses Military Draft</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ali refuses military induction during the Vietnam War, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to the war, which led to a legal battle and suspension from boxing.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1974</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Rumble in the Jungle"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ali fights George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire, in a highly publicized boxing match known as the "Rumble in the Jungle". Ali wins by KO in the eighth round.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Passing of Muhammad Ali</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 3, 2016, the legendary boxer passed away at the age of 74 in Scottsdale, Arizona.</div></div></div>
Muhammad Ali, an American boxer and social activist born on January 17, 1942, was 74 years old when he passed away on June 3, 2016. Muhammad Ali is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time and is best known for his powerful punches and full-fledged out-of-the-ring activism challenging social injustice.
Muhammad Ali has an estimated net worth of $80M. He was a professional boxer, activist, humanitarian, and an inspirational figure. His wealth is derived from his boxing career earnings, brand endorsements, and other business ventures.
