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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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Sport
Job Title
Athlete
last updated:
4 December, 2024
A win for Anthony Joshua against Daniel Dubois on Saturday would mean climbing the mountain once again, but a defeat could mean hanging up his gloves. Photo: Reuters
Boxing

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

The 2012 London Olympic champion is looking to complete his late-career rebuild by beating his compatriot and reclaim the IBF belt at Wembley.

Millionaires and billionaires

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

Photography

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

Boxing

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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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.

Megan Rapinoe kneels during the US National Anthem prior to the match between the 2016 United States and the Netherlands Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: AFP
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

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?

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.

Andy Ruiz Jnr (left) and Anthony Joshua (right) face each other, as promoter Eddie Hearn (centre) looks on. Photo: AFP
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

Boxing gloves and a message sit among flowers at a makeshift memorial to Muhammad Ali after he died in 2016 at age 74. President Donald Trump is considering issuing a presidential pardon for Ali, along with some 3,000 others. Photo: AP

New | Muhammad Ali auction items tipped to fetch heavyweight prices

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

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Final goodbyes for boxing legend Muhammad Ali

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

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‘Ali, Ali’ chant stabs air of summer day as casket rolls by

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

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

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

People watch a video at the Muhammad Ali Centre on the first of two days of funeral ceremonies bidding farewell to the legendary boxer. Photo: AFP

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

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

The legendary life of boxing great Muhammad Ali

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

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A man stands next to a mural of boxer Muhammad Ali in New York on Saturday. Photo: AFP

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

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

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

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Deng Xiaoping and retired world champion Muhammad Ali shake hands in Beijing in 1979. During their meeting Deng invited Ali to return to China to train boxers for the 1984 Olympics. Photo: AP

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

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali suffers from Parkinson’s disease. Photo: AP

How Muhammad Ali set precedent for McGregor vs Mayweather freak show

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The closest thing to death – how Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier nearly killed each other 40 years ago today in Thrilla in Manila

It was the final time the two fighters would meet in a trilogy that transcended the sport of boxing. The last meeting would take place in the most unlikely of places, and be a fight so epic it would live up to its name.

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