Muhammad Ali. Visual encyclopedia

A comprehensive look at the life of one the greatest sports superstars of the 20th Century, Muhammad Ali--boxer, anti-Vietnam War activist, civil rights campaigner, advocate for Parkinson's sufferers, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From a humble upbringing in segregated Louisville, Kentucky, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. went on to become Muhammad Ali, Olympic gold medalist, three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world, and in his own words "the greatest." More than 150 iconic photographs chart Ali's life and rise to boxing stardom and showcase 60 key bouts that made his name, including the "Fight of the Century" against Joe Frazier, the "Rumble in the Jungle" with George Foreman, and the "Thrilla in Manila," his third and final match against Frazier. Data panels throughout give key facts at a glance, while quote boxes highlight Ali's well-known phrases, such as "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Key influencers in his career, including Don King and Howard Cosell, are featured. The book also shines a light on Ali's continuing impact after his death in 2016, and how his message of hard work and perseverance continues to inspire people around the world. CONTENTS......Page 7 A STAR IS BORN 6......Page 8 Growing up 8......Page 10 Meet the parents 9......Page 11 Life in Louisville 10......Page 12 Racial segregation 12......Page 14 The stolen Schwinn 14......Page 16 Learning his craft 16......Page 18 Making sacrifices 17......Page 19 Golden Gloves 18......Page 20 Making the Olympics 20......Page 22 Olympic Gold 22......Page 24 TURNING PRO 24......Page 26 The Louisville 11 26......Page 28 First pro fight 28......Page 30 Angelo Dundee 30......Page 32 5th Street Gym 32......Page 34 Building a reputation 34......Page 36 Defeating the Old Mongoose 36......Page 38 The Louisville Lip 38......Page 40 Fight of the Year 40......Page 42 Drew Bundini Brown 42......Page 44 Clay, the recording artist 43......Page 45 ‘Enry’s ‘Ammer 44......Page 46 Howard Bingham 46......Page 48 Riches and rewards 47......Page 49 Heavyweight champ 48......Page 50 Nation of Islam 50......Page 52 Malcolm X 51......Page 53 Clay becomes Ali 52......Page 54 TAKING A STAND 54......Page 56 Sweet and sour 56......Page 58 The Vietnam War 58......Page 60 Ali refuses the draft 60......Page 62 Howard Cosell 62......Page 64 Speaking out 64......Page 66 Protesting the war 66......Page 68 Martin Luther King Jr. 67......Page 69 Ali, the father 68......Page 70 The tide turns 70......Page 72 THE KING RETURNS 72......Page 74 Fight of the Century 74......Page 76 Joe Frazier 76......Page 78 Deer Lake camp 78......Page 80 Jaw breaker 80......Page 82 Don King 82......Page 84 Pre-fight brawl 84......Page 86 Super Fight II 85......Page 87 Getting ready to rumble 86......Page 88 Rumble in the Jungle 88......Page 90 George Foreman 90......Page 92 Thrilla in Manila 92......Page 94 Ali, the actor 94......Page 96 The mismatch 95......Page 97 Regaining the belt 96......Page 98 The final fight 98......Page 100 LIFE AFTER BOXING 100......Page 102 Ali, the ambassador 102......Page 104 Fight with Parkinson’s 104......Page 106 Lonnie Ali 106......Page 108 Meeting Mandela 108......Page 110 Lighting the Olympic flame 109......Page 111 Laila Ali 110......Page 112 Presidential Medal of Freedom 111......Page 113 A light goes out 112......Page 114 Remembering Ali 113......Page 115 REFERENCE 114......Page 116 Ali’s life 116......Page 118 Ali’s fight file 118......Page 120 Quotable Ali 120......Page 122 Ali trivia 122......Page 124 GLOSSARY 124......Page 126 INDEX 126......Page 128 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 128......Page 130 A comprehensive look at the life of one of the greatest sports superstars of the 20th Century, Muhammad Ali - boxer, anti-Vietnam War activist, civil rights campaigner, advocate for Parkinson's sufferers, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.From a humble upbringing in segregated Louisville, Kentucky, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. went on to become Muhammad Ali, Olympic gold medalist, three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world, and in his own words the greatest. More than 150 iconic photographs chart Ali's life and rise to boxing stardom and showcase 60 key bouts that made his name, including the Fight of the Century against Joe Frazier, the Rumble in the Jungle with George Foreman, and the Thrilla in Manila, his third and final match against Frazier. A comprehensive look at the life of one the greatest sports superstars of the 20th Century, Muhammad Ali boxer, anti-Vietnam War activist, civil rights campaigner, advocate for Parkinson s sufferers, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Presents the life of the legendary boxer who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing