On this date in 1942, Muhammad Ali, originally named Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., was born, in Louisville, Kentucky. He became one of the most famous and influential athletes in history, known not only for his extraordinary boxing career but also for his bold personality, social activism, and impact on the world. His legendary matches, such as those against Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman, along with his famous phrases like “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” solidified his place as a cultural icon.
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