Mohammad Ali By yaratlb Jan 17, 1942 Muhammad Ali (Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.) Is Born Jan 3, 1954 Muhammad Ali is pointed to boxing by police officer to channel his anger Jan 3, 1960 Muhammad Ali wins light-heavyweight gold medal at Summer Olympics Jan 3, 1964 Clay Jr. changes his name to Muhammad Ali Aug 14, 1964 Muhammad Ali marries SonjiRoi Apr 28, 1967 Muhammad Ali refuses induction into the US Army Aug 17, 1967 Muhammad Ali marries Belinda Boyd Feb 15, 1978 Muhammad Ali loses heavyweight title to Leon Spinks Jun 27, 1979 Muhammad Ali announces retirement Oct 1, 1980 Muhammad Ali comes out of retirement Jan 3, 1984 Muhammad Ali is diagnosed with Parkinson's Syndrome Nov 9, 2005 George W. Bush awards Muhammad Ali the Presidential Medal of Freedom
