On October 27th, 1957, Muhammad Ali garnered his first recognition in the newspaper when Louisville’s Courier Journal published a story about him.
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Muhammad Ali looking in the mirror while training at the 5th street gym in Miami Beach, Florida.
October 1970.
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Muhammad Ali chopping wood during at his training camp cabin in Deer Lake, PA.
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At the Freedom Hall in Louisville, on October 29, 1960, Ali embarked on his first professional boxing match, squaring off against Tunney Hunsaker. Muhammad emerged victorious.
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“Boxing was just a means to introduce me to the world.”
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Muhammad Ali wrapping his hands during a photo shoot at in Deer Lake, PA.
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Each day, Muhammad Ali dedicated himself to a rigorous routine that involved running before dawn and engaging in shadowboxing sessions within the corridors of Central High. In addition, he diligently pursued workouts both before and after school.
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A portrait of Muhammad Ali holding his hands up in the air at his training camp cabin in Deer Lake, PA.
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“Inside of a ring or out, ain’t nothing wrong with going down. It’s staying down that’s wrong.”
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During his tenure as an amateur boxer from 1954 – 1960, Muhammad Ali achieved remarkable success, securing several notable victories that included six Kentucky Golden Gloves championships, two National AAU titles, and a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics.
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“I used to race the school bus and beat it in twenty-eight blocks.”
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“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”
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The #rootsoffight vintage yellow “Float Like a Butterfly” hoody is now available, paying homage to the great Muhammad Ali – only at rootsoffight.com.
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“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”
New Arrival by @rootsoffight.
The #rootsoffight vintage yellow “Float Like a Butterfly” hoody is now available, paying homage to the great Muhammad Ali – only at rootsoffight.com.
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“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”
New Arrival by @rootsoffight.
The #rootsoffight vintage yellow “Float Like a Butterfly” hoody is now available, paying homage to the great Muhammad Ali – only at rootsoffight.com.
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Fun Fact: After Muhamad Ali won the Olympic gold medal in 1960, he wore it for 2 full days straight without taking it off!
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“I was determined that I would be successful. I thought about it, I dreamed about it, I slept it, I ate it…and I believed.”
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March 8, 1971. Madison Square Garden, New York City. The undisputed heavyweight title on the line, and the hottest ticket in boxing’s illustrious history.
“The Fight of the Century” lived up to billing, and because Muhammad Ali came up short, over the next four years he became living proof of his own belief. “There’s nothing wrong with getting knocked down, as long as you get right back up.”
New @rootsoffight orange throwback 1971 Ali x FOTC Tee that gives an iconic nod to NYC sports history and the Mecca of boxing.
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March 8, 1971. Madison Square Garden, New York City. The undisputed heavyweight title on the line, and the hottest ticket in boxing’s illustrious history.
“The Fight of the Century” lived up to billing, and because Muhammad Ali came up short, over the next four years he became living proof of his own belief. “There’s nothing wrong with getting knocked down, as long as you get right back up.”
New @rootsoffight orange throwback 1971 Ali x FOTC Tee that gives an iconic nod to NYC sports history and the Mecca of boxing.
Link in story!
#MuhammadAli #RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots
March 8, 1971. Madison Square Garden, New York City. The undisputed heavyweight title on the line, and the hottest ticket in boxing’s illustrious history.
“The Fight of the Century” lived up to billing, and because Muhammad Ali came up short, over the next four years he became living proof of his own belief. “There’s nothing wrong with getting knocked down, as long as you get right back up.”
New @rootsoffight orange throwback 1971 Ali x FOTC Tee that gives an iconic nod to NYC sports history and the Mecca of boxing.
Link in story!
#MuhammadAli #RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots
March 8, 1971. Madison Square Garden, New York City. The undisputed heavyweight title on the line, and the hottest ticket in boxing’s illustrious history.
“The Fight of the Century” lived up to billing, and because Muhammad Ali came up short, over the next four years he became living proof of his own belief. “There’s nothing wrong with getting knocked down, as long as you get right back up.”
New @rootsoffight orange throwback 1971 Ali x FOTC Tee that gives an iconic nod to NYC sports history and the Mecca of boxing.
Link in story!
#MuhammadAli #RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots
Snippets written by Muhammad Ali in January 1968 featured at @alicenterlou.
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Muhammad Ali’s childhood home on 3302 Grand Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky
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✍️Muhammad Ali Trivia ✍️
How many times did Muhammad Ali fight Floyd Patterson?
Comment your answer below!
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🥇On this day in 1960🥇
Muhammad Ali emerged victorious in the light-heavyweight division of the Rome Olympics, triumphantly defeating Zbigniew Pietrzykowski and securing the prestigious gold medal for the United States of America.
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