Not to be mistaken for the Muhammad Ali who became Muhammad Ali Pasha, Wali of Egypt and Sudan

Muhammad Ali
Ali in 1967.
Born	January 17, 1942 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Died	June 3, 2016 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Cause of death	septic shock
Nationality	American
Occupation	Boxer
Height	191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Criminal penalty	Conviction overturned

Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American boxer. He became one of the most famous boxers in the world with his "rope-a-dope" technique. He was also well known for his clever rhymes. In 1999, Ali was named "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustrated magazine. He won the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship three times. Ali also won an Olympic gold medal for boxing during the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. Ali was also known as “The Greatest”.