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Greatest of all Time
His humanitarian contributions
Muhammad has been instrumental in providing millions of meals and medicines to the world's most needy populations. In addition to his international efforts as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, Muhammad is equally devoted to helping domestic causes such as the Make-A-Wish-Foundation and The Special Olympics. He also raises funds and awareness for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Research Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
His boxing skills
As a boxer, Muhammad brought speed and grace to his sport in a professional career that spanned 21 years. His accomplishments in the ring are the stuff of legend – two fights with Sonny Liston, where he proclaimed himself "The Greatest" and proved he was; three epic wars with Joe Frazier; the stunning victory over George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle; and dethroning Leon Spinks to become heavyweight champion for an unprecedented third time. His professional record stands at 56 wins, 5 losses. He is the first person ever to claim the heavyweight crown 3 times.
His poetry
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"
"Me, whee!" (world’s shortest poem, according to Ali)
"I’m young, I’m handsome, I’m pretty and can’t possibly be beat!"
"They must fall, in the round I call"
"I am The Greatest!"
More than an athlete, more than a humanitarian, many consider Ali to also be the world’s first rap artist. All agree that he is one of the most colorful and interesting figures in the last century, one in a trillion, The Greatest of All Time.
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