"Introducing the returning once heavy weight champion of the world, weighing in at 210 lbs. and standing at six feet and two inches tall: Muhammad Ali." The announcer said into the microphone. "His opposer, weighing in at 218 lbs. and standing at six feet and five inches: George Foreman. Lets get ready for the rumble in the jungle." The crowd roared so loud the broadcasters couldn't here themselves think. You will read of who Muhammad Ali was and is, his beliefs, how he was oppressed, his disease and how he deals with it. Plus you will here about a few of his famous fights such as "the rumble in the jungle.".
"They say when you get hit and hurt bad you see black lights - The black lights of unconsciousness. But I don't know nothin about that. I've had twenty-eight fights and twenty-eight wins.
I ain't never been stopped." .
- Muhammad Ali 1967.
The black lights inside the world of professional boxing quote, .
C: McGraw Hill book company 1986.
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. His hands can't hit what his eyes can't see. Now you see me now you don't. George thinks he will but I know he won't.".
- Muhammad Ali October 29th, 1974.
Muhammad Ali quote, C: Random house value publishing 1997.
On January 17, 1942 the most profound boxer ever to step foot in a ring was born. He was born as Cassius Marcellus Clay but later in 1963 changed his name to Muhammad Ali. Muhammad began boxing when he was twelve years old and retired from boxing in 1981 when he was thirty-nine years old. He was a three time world heavy weight boxing champion and was known for how light he was on his feet and his lyrical boasts, which really ticked his opponents off. His favorite thing to say was "I float like a butterfly, sting like a bee". Ali received an Olympic golden medal in 1960; six Kentucky state Golden Glove titles, and two national golden glove titles; he was a three-time world heavy weight champion.
