Boxer Muhammad Ali: Life Story of a Legend
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ISLAMABAD: Legendry boxer Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74 years due to his respiratory ailment.
As per details, he was being treated in a hospital here at US city Phoenix, Arizona for last few days as he suffered from respiratory ailment.
Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville city of Kentucky, US State and he had been named Cassius Marcellus Clay Junior after the name of his father Cassius Marcellus.
He changed his name to Muhammad Ali in February 1964 after accepting Islam while Muhammad Ali got fame when he succeeded to win gold medal in a Olympic competition that was held in Rome.
When Muhammad Ali returned back to country winning gold medal he did not receive warm welcome upon his arrival due to being black American and he threw his medal in river over the behavior of Americans.
During Vietnam War, Muhammad Ali refused to sign on the agreement to join US Army as a result he was deprived from his honour as well as sentenced for 5 years but implementation on his sentenced was stopped due to public protest.
Muhammad Ali got many achievements in his life as he won 56 out of his 61 fights.
His fans all over the world are expressing their grief over his death and offered condolence with his family. His funeral would be offered at his hometown Louisville.
