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Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. His name was Cassius Clay.
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Ali was introduced to boxing after his bike was stolen and he wanted to "whup" the people who did it. The policeman, Joe Martin decided to train Ali in boxing.
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Ali wins first big title as novice Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Championship.
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Wins gold medal as the light heavyweight champion in Rome
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Joined the nation of Islam. Changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali.
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Ali gets drafted into army but refuses induction. His passport is revoked. The Boxing Association takes back his titles and he is banned from boxing for 3 years.
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Returns to ring and looses after getting knocked out by Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden after 15 rounds. The court reverses the ruling about the army and gets titles back.
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Regains Heavyweight title after beating out George Forman in Zaire.
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Ali is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
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Ali lit the Olympic Flame at the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Ali is awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor. He provides many humanitarian opportuites and runs many charaties for people suffering with Parkinsons.
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Ali passes away at age 74, from septic shock due to his Parkinson's disease. He was surrounded by his family.
