One of the most recognisable, respected & inspirational men on earth, Muhammad Ali is the world's most famous boxing hero. Ali brought unprecedented speed & grace to the sport, & his charm & wit changed forever what the world expects of a champion athlete. In the words of over two hundred of Ali's family members, associates, opponents, friends & enemies, this comprehensive & honest portrait relates his legendary sporting accomplishments, as well as the high drama of life outside the boxing ring. From Olympic gold in Rome, to stunning victory over George Foreman in Zaire, every historic victory & defeat of Ali's career is covered. His controversial embrace of the Nation of Islam
- with the renunciation of his 'slave name', Cassius Clay
- & the historic refusal to be inducted into the US Army makes for compelling reading. Ali became America's first national conscientious objector, & with a willingness to stage his fights in Third World locales, he continued his advocacy for people in need which was honoured in 2000 when he became a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Charismatic, dedicated & a skilful self-publicist, Ali is the living embodiment of the American Dream. This is the biography to match his achievements.

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Muhammad Ali first came into the public eye when, as Cassius Clay, he won a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Rome in 1960. He would become the greatest boxer the world has ever seen & a political firebrand who would come to symbolize a critical turning point in the history of America. In 1964 he stunned the boxing community with his defeat of Sonny Liston, the heavyweight champion, to take the title for the first time. Only those closest to Clay knew that he had the speed & the ability to outfox even the greatest punch in the history of boxing, which is precisely what he did. Throughout his extraordinary career, his influence on the world of boxing changed the sport forever. Muhammad Ali, The Illustrated Biography charts the life of this fascinating & complex man through a series of amazing action photographs, as well as powerful & intimate images at rest or on the public stage. While the photographs shot during the fights show the raw power, athleticism & skill of the fighter they are balanced by portrayals of his humanity & wit. The photographs, drawn from the comprehensive archive of the Daily Mail, are accompanied by detailed captions which add context & depth to give a rounded & comprehensive portrait of the man who truly is ' The Greatest'. ...

The definitive tribute that celebrates the life & legacy of Muhammad Ali, an American original.

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