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BIOGRAPHY. CONTRIBUTIONS. QUOTES. MULTIPLE CHOICE. KEY TERMS. WORKS CITED. FAMOUS QUOTES. “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” “Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's just plain wrong .”

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  1. BIOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTIONS QUOTES MULTIPLE CHOICE KEY TERMS WORKS CITED

  2. FAMOUS QUOTES “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” “Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's just plain wrong.” “I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.” “I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want.”

  3. EARLY LIFE • Cassius Clay • Born a Christian • January 17, 1942, Louisville, Kentucky • Segregation, discrimination • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsAC4lhbE0g • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU_dYowAmMw&feature=related

  4. CAREER • 1956 Golden Gloves • 1959 Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions • 1960 Olympic gold medalist • 1964 heavyweight world champion • Muslim, changed name

  5. CAREER • Draft evasion • Returned to boxing in 1970 • 1971- “Fight Of the Century” vs Joe Frazier; 1974 rematch • 1974- “Rumble in the Jungle” vs George Foreman; Heavyweight Champion again • 1975- “Thrilla in Manilla” vs Joe Frazier; won again

  6. Downfall • 1978- Defeated by Leon Spinks • 1980- Knocked out by Larry Holmes • 1981- Loses heavyweight title to Trevor Berbick • Retires following day

  7. CONTRIBUTIONS (Social) • 1984- Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease • Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix, Arizona • Special Olympics • Make-a-Wish foundation • Helped those in need in Mexico and Morocco • 2005- Presidential Medal of Freedom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIBWHkXPF7g

  8. CONTRIBUTIONS (Cultural) • Black role model • Many blacks looked up to him • Courage • Fearless • If Ali…

  9. CONTRIBUTIONS (Economic) • Interest in boxing skyrocketed • Made people want to tune in • Main problem with boxing today

  10. KEY TERMS • Muhammad Ali- Cassius Clay’s name change due to Muslim conversion • Draft Evasion- Muhammad Ali refuses to go to Vietnam because Muslims don’t believe in war • Parkinson’s Disease- Ali has it and has been helping to find a cure since 1984

  11. MULTIPLE CHOICE Where was Muhammad Ali Born? A. Los Angelos, California B. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Detroit, Michigan Louisville, Kentucky Why did Cassius Clay change his name? A. He was bored of Cassius Clay He wanted a Muslim name to go with his religion The government made him change his name All the above

  12. MULTIPLE CHOICE 3. Muhammad Ali’s childhood consisted of Segregation, Discrimination Equality for all 4. Muhammad Ali was known for Being a great boxer Not afraid of any opponent, black or white Trash talking before matches All the above

  13. WORKS CITED "Muhammad Ali Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com." Famous Biographies & TV Shows - Biography.com. Web. 22 Jan. 2012. <http://www.biography.com/people/muhammad-ali-9181165>. "Muhammad Ali Engaging in Some of His Famous Trash Talk - YouTube." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 22 Jan. 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsAC4lhbE0g>. "Muhammad Ali Highlight Reel Video (The Greatest) - YouTube." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 22 Jan. 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU_dYowAmMw>. "Muhammad Ali Quotes - BrainyQuote." Famous Quotes at BrainyQuote. Web. 22 Jan. 2012. <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/muhammad_ali.html>.

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