ali, muhammad

"Based on more than 500 interviews, including Muhammad Ali's closest associates, and enhanced by access to thousands of pages of newly released FBI records, this is a ... story of a man who became one of the great figures of the twentieth century."--.

A biography of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, discussing his early life, his rise to fame as a world heavyweight champion, personal hardships, including his refusal to be drafted during the Vietnam War, and legacy.

Olympic gold medalist, heavyweight boxing champion, and twentieth-century icon Muhammad Ali discusses his life.

An illustrated biography of boxing great Muhammad Ali that addresses his politics, his fight against Parkinson's disease, and boxing's dangers.

An introduction to the life of Muhammad Ali, who was a championship boxer, a spokesperson for civil rights, and an inspiration to many.

Examines the controversy surrounding an image of an angry Muhammad Ali standing over his fallen opponent Sonny Liston in 1965.

He was a man who fought like no other inside the ring, yet outside the ring he fought for peace. "The Louisville Lip" went on to become a three-time champion, beating some of boxing's greatest fighters, including Joe Frazier and George Foreman. He stunned the world when he beat Sonny Liston for the title. He stunned the world even more when he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He was stripped of his title and banned from boxing for refusing to join the military because of his religious beliefs, then returned to become one of the most famous athletes in history. Not even Parkinson's disease could stop him. A fighter, poet, civil rights leader, humanitarian, and more, Ali remains, in his own words, the king of the world.

Presents a brief biography of Muhammad Ali.

Introduces children to the life of boxer Muhammad Ali, looking at how and why he started fighting, becoming a world champion, and his work outside the ring.

Discusses the life of the famous boxer and social activist, chronicling his biggest fights, his controversial personal life, and what he has come to mean to American culture.