Biography
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "the Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970, was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978, and was the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1979. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.
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Awards & recognition
- Otto Hahn Peace Medal · 2005
- Presidential Medal of Freedom · 2005
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 2002
- Presidential Citizens Medal · 2001
- International Boxing Hall of Fame · 1990
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- Barney Nagler Award · 1984
- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1978
- Sugar Ray Robinson Award · 1975
- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1975
- Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 1974
- Sugar Ray Robinson Award · 1974
- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1974
- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1972
- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1966
- Sugar Ray Robinson Award · 1965
- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1963
- Arthur Ashe Courage Award
- Library of Congress Living Legend
- Philadelphia Liberty Medal
- The Ring World Heavyweight Champion
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
- WBC World Heavyweight Champion
- Grammy Award — Best Comedy Album · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Recording for Children · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Cassius X: Becoming Ali
A Life in Ten Pictures
O.J.: Made in America
Champions Forever
Muhammad Ali
Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston
O.J.: Made in America
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
American Gangster
When We Were Kings
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Explained
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
What's My Name: Muhammad Ali
The Seventies
Pelé
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali
Andre the Giant
Facing Ali
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Bill Russell: Legend
Ali's Comeback: The Untold Story
70 Years of Youth Revolt
Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes
The Summer of Love
Best of Enemies: Buckley vs. Vidal
Touched by an Angel
Requiem for a Heavyweight
The Trials of Muhammad Ali
Mister Candid Camera
Norman Mailer: The American
What's My Line?
Untold: Deal with the Devil
American Made
Gonzo
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme
Tyson
The Dick Cavett Show
In Search of Greatness
I Am Ali
Malcolm X
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
Beatles '64
Muhammad and Larry
Money Talks
Da 5 Bloods
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Soul Power
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story