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Also Known As Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.
Born January 17, 1942 • Louisville • Kentucky
Died June 3, 2016 (aged 74) • Scottsdale • Arizona
Awards And Honors Golden Gloves • Olympic Games • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2005)

Did You Know?

  • Ali visited North Korea as a celebrity guest.
  • Ali visited Iraq and recovered 15 American hostages from Saddam Hussein.
  • Muhammad Ali sang in a Broadway musical called "Buck White".

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