Muhammad Ali

By keightley.anna

  • Birth

    On January 17, 1942, Cassius Clay was born.

  • Stolen Bicycle

    In 1954, Clay's bicycle was stolen. Clay told policemen, Joe Martin, that he was going to "whip" whoever stole his bicycle. Martin trained young boxers and began to train Cassius Clay.

  • Golden Gloves Novice

    In 1956, Cassius Clay wins the Golden Glove Novice as a light heavyweight.

  • Islam

    February 26, 1964, Ali joined the nation of Islam.

  • Change

    Cassius Clay, at the age of 22, changed his name to Muhammad Ali.

  • Guilty

    In June of 67, Ali is found guilty of refusing induction into the army and his passport is revoked.

  • "The Fight of the Century"

    Ali vs. Frazier. 15 brutal rounds. Frazier with the victory.

  • Frazier vs. Ali

    January of '74, Ali wins over Joe Frazier

  • Manila

    October 1, 1975, Ali wins over Frazier in Manila.

  • Retirement

    Ali announces his retirement at the age of 39.

  • Parkinson's

    1984, Ali is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

  • Olympic Flame

    In 1996, Ali is invited to light the Olympic Flame in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Bad Man

    In 1997, Ali received the Arthur Ashe Award, had his picture placed on the Wheaties cereal box, and was named Sportsman of the Century by "Sports Illustrated"

  • Presidential Medal of Honor

    In 2005, Ali was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor. The highest U.S. civilian honor.