Cassius decided to have Joe Martin teach him how to box. ... Cassius went to the gym every spare moment. ... Cassius was ready to turn pro. ... Soon Cassius became a strong follower of Elijah. One day Malcolm X, a strong Muslim leader, visited Cassius at Fifth Street Gym. ...

• Word Count: 689
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Muhammad Ali born Cassius Marcellus Clay, bike was stolen in 1954. ... " Within weeks, 89-pound Cassius had won his first bout. ... Young Cassius dedicated himself to boxing with a fervor unmatched by other young boxers Cassius won the Olympic Gold Medal in Rome just after his 18th birthday. Although Cassius returned home to a parade, Louisville was still 1960 part of the segregate south. Even with a medal around his neck, Cassius was refused service at a local restaurant. ...

• Word Count: 1997
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

He was born as Cassius Marcellus Clay but later in 1963 changed his name to Muhammad Ali. ... Cassius became part of the Muslim faith and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. ... But Cassius is the black mans hero. ...

• Word Count: 1524
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Muhammad Ali was born on January 17th 1942 to Odessa Clay and Cassius Marcellus in Louisville; he got into boxing by chance at age 12 when his bike was stolen. ... In 1960 Cassius earned the right to go to the Olympics. ...

• Word Count: 1062
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School