Ali: Life and Legacy of the Heavyweight Champion

A Remarkable Boxing Career

• Won 56 of his 61 professional fights, including 37 knockouts.
• Defeated some of the greatest boxers in history, including Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman.
• Was a three-time world heavyweight champion, winning the title in 1964, 1974, and 1978.
• Became known for his innovative fighting style, which included lightning-fast footwork and powerful punches.

Ali's boxing career was marked by both triumph and controversy. He was stripped of his titles in 1967 for refusing to be drafted into the Vietnam War, and he was banned from boxing for three years.

Despite these setbacks, Ali returned to the ring in 1970 and regained the world heavyweight title in 1974. He continued to fight until 1981, when he retired with a record of 56-5.