June 4, 2016

Born Cassius Clay in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1942, Muhammad Ali became an Olympic gold medalist in 1960 and the world heavyweight boxing champion in 1964. He changed his name to Muhammad Ali when he converted to Islam in 1964. Cassius was allocated the name Muhammad Ali as a follower of Islam by the movement leader, Elijah Muhammad. Arguably boxing's most celebrated athlete, heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali was also known for his public stance against the Vietnam War and his longtime battle with Parkinson's disease. Muhammad Ali died yesterday at the age of 74 in Phoenix, Arizona. R.I.P. Muhammad Ali (January 17th, 1942 - June 3rd, 2016)