1942-2016

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 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.

Presents a brief biography of Muhammad Ali.

A biography of Olympic gold medalist and three time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, born in Louisville, Kentucky as Cassius Clay, discussing his childhood, boxing career, conversion to Islam, draft evasion and diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease.

"After twelve-year old Cassius Clay's bicycle is stolen, he seeks a police officer in a nearby gym, igniting a passion for boxing that led to a celebrated career as a world champion boxer, activist, and humanitarian"-- Provided by publisher.

Thomas Hauser provides a compelling retrospective of Ali?s life. relying on personal insights, interviews with close associates and other contemporaries, and memories gathered over the course of decades on the cutting edge of boxing journalism, Hauser explores Ali in colorful detail inside and outside the ring.