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May 9, 2008

>> I also remember when Ali was the one who received the Olympic torch last and lit the flame at a recent Olympics. He indeed symbolizes greatness and is one among many great examples worth following presented here. Ordinary human beings who did extraordinary things. Robert R., Los Angeles, CA

Apr 24, 2008

>> Ali's life as taught me that all things are possible, and not everyone will believe me; so I just continue to believe in myself. Deborah A., Fort Worth, TX

Mar 11, 2008

>> This site is so inspirational. William L., Burnt Hills, New York USA

Dec 14, 2007

>> Over six billion people are on this planet but individual paths guide us all. George S., Kansas City, MO

Dec 11, 2007

>> Can I just say, this site is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!

Dec 7, 2007

>> He showed incredible courage opposing the unjust war in Vietnam. A true American hero. David K., New York

Nov 18, 2007

>> His biggest fight is his battle with Parkinson's disease. The greatest fight he will have to endure in his lifetime! Mel M., Philippines

Sep 14, 2007

>> Truly encouraging; someone to emulate. Christopher A., Dublin, Ireland

Aug 23, 2007

>> Courage is everything. Manasa M., Nigeria

Aug 9, 2007

>> Beautifully and intelligently done, with heart. Inspiring. Thank you! Ellen K., Massachusetts, USA

Jul 21, 2007

>> He is a very good example for more generations to come. His story comply with the story of the ant, never tired of trying and re-trying to be on TOP scale. Mdowsar, Syria

Jul 9, 2007

>> It tells me why I should have confidence and courage in life despite the challenges I encounter. Muthama S, Kikima, Kenya

Jun 15, 2007

>> Ali is The Greatest - more because of life outside the ring than in - we may never know the many acts of kindness he performed Tom E, Sacramento, California USA

May 29, 2007

>> I like it Sara, Bahrain

May 23, 2007

>> Perfect! Very Very nice work! Dimitris V, Greece

May 2, 2007

>> amazing... Tugay Tunaboylu,

Apr 28, 2007

>> The greatest of them all... YF, London

Mar 21, 2007

>> really inspiring....these little stories charge u up when u r at the ebb of life!!!

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Muhammad Ali was raised Cassius Clay in a small home in Louisville, Kentucky. From those humble beginnings neither he nor any observer at that time could have fathomed the path he would carve through life. A Golden Gloves champion at age 17, an Olympic gold medal at age 18, and an undefeated heavyweight champion at age 22.

Spurred by the theft of his prized new bicycle, he was out to get the person responsible. Ali was venting his anger at the local gym, when the perceptive policeman Joe Martin admonished, “You better learn to box first.” And box he did. Within a week he had his first match and first win. This feisty 89-pound young man was ready to take on the world. And before his career in the ring ended, the world would know his name as the man crowned heavyweight champion three times—the greatest.

Yet, his greatest fight has not been in the ring. Ironically, after beating the world’s toughest opponents, it was Parkinson’s disease that would prove to be his greatest foe. But in true Ali style, he met this challenge head on. Instead of shrinking from this difficulty he has stepped onto the world stage once more as a champion. His tireless work raising money to fight this debilitating disease has inspired thousands and endeared him to a new generation of admirers around the world. As he was in the ring, he remains in our eyes—the greatest.