The life of Muhammad Ali By jkstudent2 Jan 17, 1942 Born Aug 15, 1960 Won heavyweight gold medal Jun 15, 1967 Refuses to go into U.S army Jun 15, 1971 Ali fights Joe Frazer for heavy weight tilte and Frazer won Jun 15, 1975 Ali fight Frazer in Thrilla on the Manila and Ali wins the tilte back in the 15th round Jun 27, 1979 Ali says he is going to retire Aug 15, 1984 Diagnosed with Parkisons Disease Jun 15, 1996 Carries Olympic's tourch Jun 15, 1996 Named Athelet of the twentienth century by U.S.A today and by Sports Ilustarted