Muhammad Ali
Louisville-born heavyweight champion whose 1967 refusal of the draft made him a global symbol of conscience.
Submitted by @blackwiki
Be the first
Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in 1942. Won Olympic gold in 1960 and the world heavyweight title at 22. Stripped of his title for refusing induction into the Vietnam War, then reinstated by the Supreme Court in 1971. Three-time heavyweight champion.
Location
Louisville, KY, USA
Comments
Be kind. Comments are auto-moderated and held when borderline. Three flags hide a comment pending review.
Sign in to add a comment.
No comments yet. Be the first.