The boxer was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, USA.It is difficult to meet a person all over the world, even if not interested in boxing, who does not know who Mohammed Ali is. At the mention of his name, anyone has an image of a dark-skinned boxer hovering above the ring, like a "butterfly" before his eyes. The manner of conducting battle Ali is known and recognizable, his invulnerability and mastery cause only admiration. The number of fights conducted by this boxer with the strongest at the time athletes, worthy of the highest degree of respect.
The statistics of Muhammad Ali's fighting in amateurring: 105 fights, in 100 of them won. After a bright and unconditional triumph at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Mohammed Ali, who at the time was named Cassius Marcellus Clay, moves into professional boxing. In the same year in October, he holds his first fight against Tanya Hansaker and wins by a unanimous decision on points.
In the next fight against Herb Saleer, the judgesrecord the victory of Ali. Further, his opponent was Jimmy Robinson, whom Mohammed Ali knocked out. For 3 years, Ali won in 19 fights, and every triumph was bright and confident. In boxing, the statistics of Muhammad Ali's fighting at a young age is one of the best.
In the professional ring, the statistics of the battles of Muhammad Ali is as follows: he had 61 bouts, 56 of which he won, and 37 - with a knockout. The most important fights were against such famous boxers:
All statistics of the battles of Muhammad Ali with these great fights does not end, he had enough other serious performances.
After the victory on points in March 1963 over DougJohnson Cassius Clay began preparations for the first duel for the title of world champion against the current holder of the title of Sonny Liston. In 1964, Clay was fully prepared for the battle both physically and technically, he craved victory. But in fact, most experts did not believe in the triumph of the young boxer. Sonny Liston before this fight was able to beat the idol of Cassius - Floyd Patterson.
Начало боя было равным по силам, Кассиус Клей very well moved and treated the opponent with rapid strikes. By the end of the fourth round, Clay began to dominate the match. Sonny Liston was able to withstand 2 more rounds, and in 6 he refused to continue the fight. This duel was the final for Cassius Clay. In all further battles the champion will act under the name of Mohammed Ali. Specialists from the boxing world recognized the battle between Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston as the battle of the year, later he was awarded the title of battle of the decade. Ali became the heavyweight champion. But soon Liston tried to take revenge.
The battle, held in May 1965, was the firstfor Mohammed Ali under a new name. Strangely enough, but the fans and specialists again preferred Liston. And again they were mistaken. This became clear two minutes after the start of the fight, when Mohammed hit Sonny with an accurate blow. Chances to the opponent he did not leave any and again defeated Liston, retaining the belt of the world champion.
In 1971, Ali, deprived of all ranks because offailure to serve in the army, met with reigning champion Joe Frazier. Mohammed in this fight could not do anything to Joe and lost by technical knockout. In January 1974, a rematch took place, and Ali was at the height, he built the right tactics of fighting and in the 2nd round sent Frazier to the knockdown. The fight could have been stopped, but it lasted 12 rounds and Ali deservedly won. A year later, they will have their third, final bout, but before Mohammed faced the most difficult fight in his career.
This fight is considered one of the most significant inworld boxing history. In 1974, the legendary George Foreman came together in Zaire, with 40 fights and 40 victories, 37 knockouts, and Mohammed Ali. Foreman from the first minutes began to attack rapidly and powerfully, and his advantage was undeniable. But, withstanding the onslaught, Mohammed in the eighth round, held a quick combination, after which George was on the floor of the ring, and the fight ended in victory for Mohammed Ali. He did the impossible, was able to defeat the indestructible Foreman and regain the title of world champion. In the statistics of the battles of Muhammad Ali in the history of this fight is the most difficult.
So called the third and decisive battle betweenMohammed and Fraser, held in October 1975 in the capital of the Philippines, Manila. Two great fighters were not so fast anymore, but the fight became very spectacular. They practically did not leave the place and showered each other with a hail of the strongest blows. The fight lasted until the 14th round, and Fraser had the strongest hematoma on the eye, after which the fight was stopped. Mohammed Ali won again. It is noteworthy that this fight in 1996 was recognized as the best fight in the entire history of boxing. Statistics fights Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier - 3: 1 in favor of the first.
After the greatest battles, the "king of the ring" still heldfights, but there were no more. In 1981, Ali had a final battle with Trevor Berbick. Mohammed Ali was 38 years old, and he lost on points, after which he announced the end of his sports career. He was already seriously ill at that time, Parkinson’s disease was progressing.
Ali also fought in mixed martial artsagainst Kanji Inoki. The statistics of Muhammad Ali in a fight without rules are not very good, he could not approach the opponent, but he struck him in the legs while lying down. In general, nobody liked the fight, and he did not participate anywhere else.
In 2016, the third of June, the greatest boxer forThe entire history of boxing has passed away at the age of 74. He changed boxing and stayed in history forever as the most legendary boxer on earth. His contribution to both sport and life in general can not be overestimated, he is a legend! The statistics of the fights of Muhammad Ali confirm this.
