Muhammed Ali

Friday, March 13, 2009

6 Questions and Answers about Muhammad Ali.

1. Why was he/she notable?

Muhammad Ali’s fame started as an amateur when he won six Kentucky Golden Gloves titles, two national Golden Gloves titles, an Amateur Athletic Union National Title, and the Light Heavyweight gold medal in the summer of 1960. His amateur record is 100 wins and 5 lose.

When was he/she born and when did he/she die?

Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942. He is now 67yrs. young.

Where was he/she born?

Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

Was the birthplace or childhood home any influence on his/her career?

His birth place and child hood home had nothing to do with Muhammad Ali’s professional career.

How did his/her childhood influence his adult life and his/her career choice?

His childhood in Louisville, Kentucky had no effect on his career but he did make decision to effect his community by helping out his community in multiple ways.

Who in his/her life were his/her influences or his/her role models?

Muhammad Ali was influenced by a Louisville police officer and boxing coach Joe E. Martin. They met when Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) encounter him with anger of his bike being stolen. That’s where Joe said u should put that anger towards boxing and Muhammad tried it.

Why do we remember him/her now?

We remember him now for his multiple, honorary awards and accommodations.

What did he/she do that is an influence on my life or that of Americans today?

He donates to multiple charities and holds fundraisers for his disease to help other not only himself.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Historical Content: Ali Title is Stripped

Muhammad Ali’s Heavyweight Title is Stripped On April 28, 1967, Ali made another controversial decision. When drafted in the U.S. Army during the war in Vietnam, he refused to go. For Ali, his opposition stemmed from more than just his belief that the war was immoral. He believed that since blacks did not experience equality at home, for them to serve in the war was a perversion of justice.Initially, Ali was granted conscientious objector status, but after he stated that he was not against all wars and would participate in an Islamic holy war, he no longer qualified. He was fined ten thousand dollars, sentenced to five years in prison, and his heavyweight title and license to box was taken away. Four years later, his conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme court because of procedural grounds.

Introduction

Muhammad Ali (Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr). is a retired African American Boxer out of Louisville, Kentucky. He was very successful from the start of his career to the very end. He acquired the World Heavy-Weight Championship three times throughout his career. He was the only man of his day to do. When Ali’s career as a Boxer first started he won a gold medal at the Olympics. Even though it was in the Light Heavy-Weight division it’s still a big accomplishment. His success has led him to earn legendary names and awards. Muhammad Ali won six Kentucky Golden Gloves titles, two national Golden Gloves titles, an Amateur Athletic Union National Title, and the Light Heavyweight gold medal in the summer of 1960. That was just his achievements as an amateur. His record as an amateur was 100 W’s and 5L’s.In his Heavy-Wieght Career he recieved multiple championships. On Feburary 25th 1964 Ali beat Sonny Liston in Miami Beach, FL to earn World Heavyweight Title for the first time.Ali was stripped of the Title in 1967 for refusal to join the army under religious beliefs. Ali received another shot at the title in 1974 and won, beating George Forman.In Feb. 1978 an unmotivated and out of shape Ali lost the title to Leon Spinks.Ali regained the title in Sept 1978. Because the title is won or lost IN THE RING, not the office of the WBC, ALi was once again recognized by the WORLD as heavyweight champion. He retired after that fight.