His impressive fighting style combined with his charismatic personality took boxing to another level. He said he was “the greatest” he had a pointĭeclaring yourself “the greatest” might seem like a fate-tempting, self-aggrandising statement, but Ali fought to live up to the standards he set himself. Yet his determination, principles and fearlessness in speaking out ensured Ali won through eventually – both in and out of the ring. He was stripped of titles, banned from his boxing and threatened with prison. His frank stance on politics and society upset the conservative establishment of 1960s and 70s America. But Ali was never afraid to speak up, even when his views were controversial – expressing his strong opinions on race, religion and war. For some that was a provocation in itself.
His bouts didn’t end in the ringĪli was a successful black man living during one of the most turbulent periods for race relations in American history.
Don’t count the days, make the days count.
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