The rise and fall for the world to see
Born Cassius Clay, at the age of 22
Changed his name to Muhammad Ali
Boxer and civil activist a loud presence to be

Ali won the heavyweight title three times
He used poetry to disparage his opponent’s
He was famous for many thought provoking
Quips Quotes metaphors and antidotes

He was frequently cited as
“The greatest heavyweight champion of all time”
Ali considered Sugar Ray Robinson to be the greatest and praised his boxing ability and skill

Ali’s career spanning 20 years 1960 to 1981
After Muhammad Ali retired he did not become
An impresario because He famously refused
Induction into the US Army during Vietnam War.

Citing his religious beliefs as a Muslim, and was Subsequently stripped of his boxing title and band From boxing in 1967 for three years. Returning.
Ali won the heavyweight title twice

Inspired Songs
1)Black Superman (the Muhammad Ali song)  
By TheB17Barrage 1975 YouTube

2) We Are The Champions 1977
By Queen

Footnotes
The top 8 quotes, although there are many more

1) Float like a butterfly, stinging like a bee, his hands can’t hit what his eyes can’t see
2) If my mind can conceive it, if my heart can be Leave It – then I can achieve it
3) Impossible is temporary
4) I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was.
5) A man who has no imagination has no wings
6) It’s not bragging if you can back it up
7) I should be a postage stamp. That’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.
8) He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life