Friday, June 3, 2016

Muhammad Ali


Boxing great Muhammad Ali passed away.

May he rest in peace.

PS: I took Rajesh's suggestion and here are a few points I know of Mr. Ali:

Born Cassius Clay and converted to Islam.

3 times heavyweight champion of the world.

Eloquent, Colorful, Controversial and Brilliant.

He was known as “The Greatest”.

Refused induction into the U.S. Army because he stated he was a conscientious objector.

Had Parkinson’s disease due to repeated blows to his head.

He is famous for his quotes. The following 3 are my personal favorites:

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.

I don't have to be what you want me to be.

If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologize.
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14 comments:

  1. Destination InfinityJune 4, 2016 at 9:31 AM

    Yes, RIP. I ought to read a small bio/highlights of his life. You could have included a few points that you know here.

    Destination Infinity

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    1. SGJune 4, 2016 at 10:35 AM

      Thanks for your comments Rajesh. I took your suggestion and added a few things I know of Mr. Ali.

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  2. Destination InfinityJune 4, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks for the info. Wasn't he who bit someone's ears or was that somebody else?

    Destination Infinity

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    1. SGJune 4, 2016 at 10:37 AM

      Thanks for your comments Rajesh. It was not Mr. Ali. He will not do such indecent things. It was Mike Tyson who bit Evander Holyfield's ear.

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  3. Who Posted This?June 4, 2016 at 2:11 PM

    “They must all fall…in the round I call…”
    “Float like a butterfly…and sting like a bee…”

    He is indeed the greatest of all time.

    For GOD’s sake…he was past his prime when he knocked me out.
    And I was in my prime! I was hailed as the most ferocious boxer ever. 40 wins / no losses…and 37 wins by knocking the other guy out.
    Then Ali walks in and handles me with no problem.

    Simply the best. No doubt! RIP

    Regards,
    George Foreman

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  4. SGJune 4, 2016 at 4:37 PM

    Thanks for your comments George. It takes a great to acknowledge another great. Thanks again George.

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  5. SandhyaJune 4, 2016 at 7:29 PM

    If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologize.....Maybe this attitude took him to this great height. He was always praising himself. Well, he was the 'greatest'! RIP

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    1. SGJune 4, 2016 at 11:28 PM

      Thanks for your comments Sandhya. Ali was a master of self promotion.

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  6. InsigniaJune 6, 2016 at 6:56 AM

    Indeed! Greatest. It was sad to see him suffer from Parkinson's.

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    1. SGJune 6, 2016 at 10:58 AM

      Thanks for your comments Insignia. Yea, Parkinson's decease is very painful.

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  7. Avada KedavraJune 6, 2016 at 12:12 PM

    RIP. I hardly know much about his life. If I remember correctly, there is a hollywood movie based on him (which I have not seen).

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    1. SGJune 6, 2016 at 12:19 PM

      Thanks for your comments Ash. Yes, the name of the movie is Ali. Produced in 2001, starring Will Smith and Jamie Foxx.

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  8. Vineeta YashswiJune 13, 2016 at 2:49 AM

    Big Loss for Boxing...

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  9. rudraprayagaJune 17, 2016 at 6:14 AM

    RIP.Parkinson affects numerous people now a days.parkinson and alzheimer's are two nightmares of people now.

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