Muhammad ali timeline of important events
Muhammad ali biography video He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from to , was the undisputed champion from to , and was the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from to Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky , he began training as an amateur boxer at age At 18, he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the Summer Olympics and turned professional later that year. He joined the Nation of Islam in the early s, but later disavowed it in the mids. He won the world heavyweight championship, defeating Sonny Liston in a major upset on February 25, , at age Muhammad Ali is born
Muhammad Ali was born with the name Cassius Clay. Cassius has his bike stolen
At 12 years old Cassius had his bike stolen. He was very angry, and a local policeman suggested he try boxing to help get his anger out. Cassius is a winner
Cassius Clay worked hard and won many titles, including a gold medal at the Olympics. October Cassius wins his first pro fight
Clay won his first pro fight against a police chief named Tunney Hunsaker. Cassius Clay has his name changed
After joining the Islam faith in Cassius changed his name to Muhammad Ali. February Ali's first heavyweight title
Muhammad Ali won his first heavyweight title against Sonny Listen. August Ali gets married
Muhammad married Sonji Roi after knowing her for only one month. Ali refused to serve in the army
Ali was drafted into the United States Army, but he refused to serve his country based on religious reasons. Muhammad fights again
Muhammad was allowed to fight in Georgia, because Georgia didn't have a boxing commission to stop him. He won his fight against Jerry Quarry. The Fight of the Century
Muhammad challenged the boxing champion Joe Frazier. Muhammad is allowed to fight officially
The Supreme Court reversed Ali's charges from his refusal to join the army.Muhammad ali biography timelines Odessa Clay gives birth to her first child Jan. She and her husband, a sign painter and church muralist, name the boy Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. Twelve-year-old Cassius rides his new bike to the Louisville Service Club's convention, where children can get free ice cream and balloons. There, the boy's bike is stolen. He vows to whip the thief if he finds him. Muhammad retires from boxing
Muhammad Ali announced he was retiring from boxing in , but he came out of retirement in Muhammad is struck with Parkinson's disease
Muhammad was diagnosed with Parkinson's, a disease that is common among boxers. Ali visits the Olympic Games again
At the summer games in Atlanta, Muhammad Ali lit and carried the torch for the Olympic Games. Muhammad Ali is awarded by the president
President George W.
Muhammad Ali was born with the name Cassius Clay.
At 12 years old Cassius had his bike stolen. He was very angry, and a local policeman suggested he try boxing to help get his anger out.
Cassius Clay worked hard and won many titles, including a gold medal at the Olympics.
Clay won his first pro fight against a police chief named Tunney Hunsaker.
After joining the Islam faith in Cassius changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
Muhammad Ali won his first heavyweight title against Sonny Listen.
Muhammad married Sonji Roi after knowing her for only one month.
Ali was drafted into the United States Army, but he refused to serve his country based on religious reasons.
He was arrested and stripped of his titles.
Muhammad was allowed to fight in Georgia, because Georgia didn't have a boxing commission to stop him. He won his fight against Jerry Quarry.
Muhammad challenged the boxing champion Joe Frazier.
It was called the fight of the century, and Ali lost.
The Supreme Court reversed Ali's charges from his refusal to join the army.Muhammad ali biography timelines Odessa Clay gives birth to her first child Jan. She and her husband, a sign painter and church muralist, name the boy Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. Twelve-year-old Cassius rides his new bike to the Louisville Service Club's convention, where children can get free ice cream and balloons. There, the boy's bike is stolen. He vows to whip the thief if he finds him.
He was officially allowed to box again in any state.
Muhammad Ali announced he was retiring from boxing in , but he came out of retirement in
Muhammad was diagnosed with Parkinson's, a disease that is common among boxers.
At the summer games in Atlanta, Muhammad Ali lit and carried the torch for the Olympic Games.
President George W.
Bush presented Ali with two special medals, the Presidential Citizens Medal and the Medal of Freedom. Muhammad has inspired generations of people to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. He will forever be remembered as "great".