Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.

January 17 1942) is an American former professional boxer philanthropist and social activist. Ali changed his name after joining the Nation of Islam in 1964 subsequently converting to Sunni Islam in 1975. They have one son Asaad Amin whom they adopted when Amin was five.

military based on his religious beliefs and opposition to the Vietnam War. Nicknamed "The Greatest" Ali was involved in several historic boxing matches.