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Ali, who beat Frazier in 14 tough rounds by TKO in sweltering heat.

After his triumphant victory over Frazier, Ali’s magnificent prowess began
to take a toll on his body. He defended his title several more times, though with
increasing difficulty, with his final knockout coming in 1976 against Richard Dunn.

- Ali eventually lost the title to Leon Spinks in early 1978. Many believed
Ali to be finished after this defeat, but he made a comeback to win against Spinks in
September of that same year. This was Ali’s record setting third championship reign.
He would then announce his retirement before making a comeback against Larry
Holmes, resulting in losses to Holmes and Trevor Berbick before retiring for good in
1981.

In 1984, his greatest enemy both in and out of the ring, Parkinson’s
disease, confronted Ali. Despite the affliction, Ali has kept active in retirement. He
has written several autobiographies, and has been the subject of many books and
documentaries. Ali was named Sports Illustrated “Sportsman of the Year” in 1974,
becoming just one of three boxers to do so.

In 1996, Ali received a very special honor. He lit the torch at the 1996
Summer Olympics in Atlanta, one of the most touching and inspirational moments in
recent memory.

In 1999, the state of Kentucky voted Ali the “Kentucky Athlete of the
Century,” and in 2001 the movie A/i was made, with Ali portrayed by Will Smith,
who was nominated as the year’s best actor at the Oscars for his performance.

Ali was also given the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005 for his civil
rights efforts. Shortly after that, the Muhammad Ali center opened in Louisville.
The Ali center is a non-profit museum to Ali, displaying his boxing mementos and
advocating personal growth, respect, social responsibility and peace.

Muhammad Ali retired with a record of 56 wins (37 by knockout), five
losses, and no draws. He revolutionized the sport of boxing with his fighting style
and brashness. However, Ali’s true impact transcends boxing. He stood up for what
he believed in and proved to millions around the world that everyone can beat the
odds, no matter how high they are.

 

 

 

 

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