Muhammad Ali Age, Wiki and Bio

Muhammad Ali

Quick Info

ProfessionBoxer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth17/01/1942
Age82 years
BirthplaceLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.

Bio/Wiki

Real NameCassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.
NicknameThe Greatest, The People's Champion, The Louisville Lip
Zodiac SignCapricorn
HometownLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.

Physical Stats & More

Height6’ 3”
Weight107 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

SchoolLouisville Central High School, Louisville
CollegeNot Known
ReligionIslam
HobbiesWork out, singing
Controversies
  • Muhammad Ali refused to get recruited in the U.S. army and was arrested.
  • Publicly made controversial statements regarding Malcolm X.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Sonji Roi
  • Belinda Boyd
  • Veronica Porsche Ali
  • Yolonda Williams
Children
Daughters
  • Laila Ali
  • Rasheda Ali
  • Hana Ali
  • Maryum Ali
  • Jamillah Ali
  • Khaliah Ali
  • Miya Ali
Sons
  • Asaad Amin
  • Muhammad Ali Jr.

Family

FatherCassius Marcellus Clay Sr. (Painter and musician)
MotherOdessa O'Grady Clay
Siblings
BrotherRahman Ali (Boxer)
SistersN/A
SpouseSonji Roi (1964–1966), Belinda Boyd (1967–1976), Veronica Porsche Ali (1977–1986), Yolonda Williams (1986–2016)
ChildrenLaila Ali, Rasheda Ali, Hana Ali, Maryum Ali, Jamillah Ali, Khaliah Ali, Miya Ali, Asaad Amin, Muhammad Ali Jr.

Career

Boxing
Professional Debut29 October 1960
Coach/Mentor
  • Angelo Dundee
  • Archie Moore
  • Joe Martin
Likes to Fight Against
  • Joe Frazier
  • George Foreman
  • Ken Norton
Records
  • 61 fights over a 21-year professional career
  • 56 career wins including 37 knockouts
  • 3-time World Heavyweight Champion
  • First Light-heavyweight Olympic gold medalist
  • 31-fight winning streak
Career Turning PointWhen he won the world heavyweight championship from Sonny Liston in 1964

Favourites

Favorite BoxerJack Johnson
Favorite FoodMacaroni with cheese, baked chicken, spinach
Favorite FilmShane

Some Lesser Known Facts

Muhammad Ali became interested in boxing after his bicycle was stolen in 1954.
In 1960, he achieved a gold medal in the Summer Olympics.
He converted to Islam in 1965.
For about 32 years, he battled Parkinson's disease.