Muhammad Ali Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Weight | 105 kg |
Date of Birth | January 17, 1942 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. He is one of the most significant sports personalities of the 20th century. He defeated more world champions and top contenders than any heavyweight champion in history. Ali had his first fight on March 8, 1971. After that, he won the fights against world heavyweight kings Sonny Liston (twice), Floyd Patterson (twice), Ernie Terrell, Jimmy Ellis, Ken Norton (twice), Joe Frazier (twice), George Foreman, and Leon Spinks. He won a gold medal at age 18. Muhammad Ali was known as an inspiring, controversial and polarizing figure both inside and outside the ring. He had his last fight on December 11, 1981.
Born Name
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
Nick Name
The Louisville Lip, The Greatest, The People’s Champion

Age
Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942.
Died
Ali died at the age of 74 on June 3, 2016, in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. due to a septic shock.
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Nationality
Education
Ali attended Central High School in his hometown Louisville.
After graduation, he started working with trainer Fred Stoner. According to Ali, Fred was the one who gave him “real training” and molded his style, stamina, and system. Then, he was trained by boxing cutman Chuck Bodak.
Occupation
Boxer, Actor, Writer
Family
- Father – Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. (Painter, Musician)
- Mother – Odessa O’Grady Clay (Domestic Helper)
- Siblings – Rahman Ali (Younger Brother) (Boxer), 3 Brothers (Unknown), Sister (Unknown)
- Others – Herman Heaton (Paternal Grandfather), Edith Edean Greathouse (Paternal Grandmother), John Lewis/Louis Grady (Maternal Grandfather), Birdie Bell Morehead (Maternal Grandmother), Abe Grady (Great-Grandfather)
Manager
He was represented by –
- Mariola Kalinska, Talent Agent, GreenLight Corbis Entertainment, New York City, New York, United States
- IMG (Talent Agent), New York City, New York, United States
Weight Category
Heavyweight
Reach
78 in or 198 cm
Stance
Orthodox
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
Weight
105 kg or 231.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Muhammad Ali dated –

Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
He had African-American ancestry with some English and Irish roots.
Hair Color
Black (Natural)
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Tall height
Brand Endorsements
He had appeared in these TV commercials –
- Wickes Furniture (2000)
- IBM Linux (2003)
- Equitable Life Insurance Co.
- America’s Dairy Farmers & Milk Producers (“Got milk?” milk mustache campaign) with daughter Laila Ali (2001)
- Pizza Hut with Angelo Dundee and David Bortolucci (1997)
- Vitalis hair care product with Joe Frazier (1971)
- D-Con Four/Gone Roach spray (1980)
- D-Con Roach Traps
- Anti-Drug Use PSA TV spot “Get High on Yourself” – Himself (United States) (September 27, 1981)
- “Louis Vuitton” luxury travel baggage (2012)

Religion
Muhammad Ali gradually developed his religious and spiritual views throughout his life. In 1962, Ali became a member of the Nation of Islam after his first fight with Liston.
In 1975, he became a follower of Sunni Islam after the death of the Nation’s leader, Elijah Muhammad.
Around 2005, Ali was strongly inclined towards Sufism and he officially adopted Sufi Islam.
Best Known For
- Defeating heavyweight kings Sonny Liston (twice), Floyd Patterson (twice), Ernie Terrell, Jimmy Ellis, Ken Norton (twice), Joe Frazier (twice), George Foreman and Leon Spinks
- Defeating light-heavyweight champions Archie Moore and Bob Foster
- Defeating European heavyweight champions Henry Cooper, Karl Mildenberger, Jürgen Blin, Joe Bugner, Richard Dunn, Jean-Pierre Coopman and Alfredo Evangelista
- Winning against undefeated fighters Sonny Banks (12-0), Billy Daniels (16-0), Rudi Lubbers (21-0) and George Foreman (40-0)
First Boxing Match
Ali made his amateur boxing debut in 1954 with local amateur boxer Ronnie O’Keefe.
First Film
Ali made his theatrical film debut as himself (Cassius Clay) in the sports drama film, Requiem for a Heavyweight, in 1962.
First TV Show
Apart from the broadcast of his boxing matches, he made his first TV show appearance in the talk show The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1962.
Personal Trainer
During his prime time, Ali used to wake up early in the morning, mostly at 5 o’clock to do some stretching. He used to run for 6 miles every morning. He trained for 3 hours in the gym. Surprisingly, the mighty Ali did not use weights for his training. His training routine was as follows –
Warm up – 15 minutes
- Side to sides
- Torso swivels
- Jumping around on toes to limber up
Shadow Boxing – Ali also engaged in 5 rounds of shadow boxing, working on footwork and speed punching, with 30-second breaks.
Heavy Bag – He worked on combinations and stamina for a total of 6 rounds (3 minutes) each, with a 30-second break
Sparring – Built up sparring as camp progressed
Floor Exercises – 15 minutes
- Bicycle crunches
- Sit-ups with a medicine ball
- Leg Raises
Speedball – He also indulged in speedball for 9 minutes with a 1-minute break.
Skipping – Muhammad did 20 minutes of continuous rope skipping.
Shadow Boxing – Walking around with light shadow boxing for a minute
His diet mainly consisted of natural foods like chicken, steak, Green beans, potatoes, and other vegetables, pure fruits juices and plenty of water to keep himself hydrated.
Muhammad Ali Favorite Things
- Meal – Baked chicken with dressing, green peas, macaroni and cheese, spinach, and hot buttered rolls
Source – Complex

Muhammad Ali Facts
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