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Mohamed Ali was born as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky to parents Cassius Clay Sr. and Odessa Grady Clay.
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Ali’s first professional match was against Tunney Hunsaker. Even though Hunsaker was 12 years older, he was able to overpower him in a six-round decision. It was his first win of many to come.
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After losing his title to Leo Spinks, Ali won the rematch which took place a few months later. This made him the first ever to win the Heavyweight title three times.
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Ali fought Trevor Berbick in Nassau, Bahamas. He lost in a ten-round decision. After the fight, Ali announced his retirement from boxing.
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After Ali was hospitalized with a respiratory illness, he died. Even though his state was described as fair,his state worsened and he died the following day. This was a real tragedy all around the world.
