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Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
The latest stories on Muhammad Ali, American professional boxer and often regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.<br />
Born
17 Jan 1942
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Football legend Pele in action for his team Santos in an exhibition game against British side Newcastle at the Hongkong Stadium in 1972. Photo: SCMP Archives
From our archives

In pictures: sports icons in Hong Kong, from Pelé to Serena Williams

From Kobe Bryant to Diego Maradona, these global sports stars found inspiration, fans and unforgettable moments in Hong Kong.

From our archives

Recap | Hong Kong’s star-studded past, from The Beatles to Muhammad Ali

Boxing

Joshua bids to emulate Ali as 3-time champ by beating Dubois in front of 95,000

Millionaires and billionaires

In this corner … 5 of the richest boxers in the world – net worths, ranked

Manny Pacquiao makes the list, but what about his long-time rival in the ring, Floyd Mayweather? The latter retired professionally but still earned US$30 million for an exhibition match

Who are the world’s richest boxers? Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather and Canelo all make the list. Photos: @canelo, @floydmayweather, @mannypacquiao/Instagram
Photography

How a photo of Muhammad Ali underwater inspired a Hong Kong swim charity CEO

The founder of Splash Foundation, a Hong Kong charity that provides swimming lessons to people in low-income communities, reveals how the iconic 1961 photo ‘Muhammad Ali Boxing Underwater’ inspired her.

Boxing

Video | Japanese wrestler who fought Muhammad Ali dies at 79

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MMA

Meet Biaggio Ali Walsh, grandson of late boxing legend Muhammad Ali

Who is boxing icon Muhammad Ali’s 23-year-old grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh – model, American footballer, and now, an MMA fighter too?

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Biaggio Ali Walsh (right) is the grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali (left). Photos: AP, @biaggioaliwalsh/Instagram
Jeremy Lin

‘Best yet to come,’ says Lin as he steps up NBA comeback

The 32-year-old is targeting a return to the NBA after a season in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Beijing Ducks.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Faster, Higher, Stronger | Olympics needs to stand up for athletes to take a knee

IOC have suggested they will look at ‘dignified’ protests at the rescheduled Tokyo Games but need to do more.

NBA

Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Muhammad Ali or Babe Ruth – who is the GOAT?

Here’s how Muhammad Ali popularised ‘the greatest of all time’ moniker and why it grew to touch everything in culture

ESPN's documentary on Michael Jordan, The Last Dance, is an education for younger generations who never saw ‘the greatest basketball player of all time’ during his 1990s prime. Photo: AP
Martial arts

Before Manny, Conor and Muhammad Ali – how did boxing begin?

When and why exactly did grown men start getting prizes and prestige for beating each other up inside a ring – and how long did it take for women to get in on the razzle?

While better known as an MMA fighter, Conor McGregor famously entered the boxing ring for a one off bout with American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2017 – which he lost in the 10th round. Photo: Reuters
Boxing

Opinion | Title fight shows Saudi Arabia is a sports-washing heavyweight

Criticism of kingdom’s human rights record has not prevented sport stars from accepting millions on offer.

Donald Trump

Muhammad Ali among 3,000 Trump is considering for pardons

It was unclear why Trump would be considering a pardon, given that Ali’s conviction for refusing to be inducted into the army was overturned

New | Muhammad Ali auction items tipped to fetch heavyweight prices

Letter on his coversion to Islam among items up for sale

Opinion | How Muhammad Ali befriended us and then delivered his magic

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Muhammad Ali reads the South China Morning Post during his visit to Macau in 1994. Photos: SCMP pictures

Video | Final goodbyes for boxing legend Muhammad Ali

Update | Muhammad Ali's final journey: 100,000 mourners gather to pay tribute to 'The Greatest'

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Opinion | Fear was only a word and not an institution for Muhammad Ali, which is why he truly was ‘The Greatest’

Muhammad Ali, or Cassius Clay at the time, strikes a familiar pose as he shouts "I am the greatest" after beating former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston in Miami Beach in 1964. Photo: AP

Thousands mourn boxing legend Muhammad Ali at Muslim service, beginning two-day farewell

Thousands flock to Louisville as Muhammad Ali is remembered in Islamic Jenazah ceremony

In or out of the ring, myriad reasons to celebrate the life of boxing great Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali took to campaigning for peace and equality and as sentiments shifted, won new fame as the face and voice of the anti-war movement. Photo: AP

Theft of his bike spurred future world champion Muhammad Ali to learn how to box

A bike hangs outside Spalding University Centre where boxing legend Muhammad Ali began his interest in boxing after having his bike stolen. Photos: AFP

Video | The legendary life of boxing great Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali’s passing highlights current pitiful state of heavyweight boxing

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Muhammad Ali’s death triggers outpouring of emotion in Louisville, hometown of ‘the people’s champion’

Mourners leave flowers at a memorial following the death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Photo: AFP

How Muhammad Ali helped land knockout blow to end China’s 20-year ban on boxing

Muhammad Ali playfully glares at two women security guards as they check his travel documents at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak airport in December 1979 while on his way to mainland China. Photo: AP

Death of a legend: Boxing titan Muhammad Ali, the fighter who embraced China, dies at 74

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Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in hospital with ‘respiratory’ ailment, according to family statement

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