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What was Muhammad Ali's birth name?
What was Muhammad Ali's birth name?
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
In which year was Muhammad Ali born?
In which year was Muhammad Ali born?
1942
At what age did Ali begin boxing?
At what age did Ali begin boxing?
12
Which Olympic achievement did Ali win in 1960?
Which Olympic achievement did Ali win in 1960?
Gold medal in boxing at Rome Olympics
In which year did Ali become world heavyweight champion?
In which year did Ali become world heavyweight champion?
1964
Who did Ali defeat to become heavyweight champion?
Who did Ali defeat to become heavyweight champion?
Sonny Liston
How many times did Ali win the heavyweight title?
How many times did Ali win the heavyweight title?
Three times
What was Ali's famous fight against George Foreman called?
What was Ali's famous fight against George Foreman called?
Rumble in the Jungle
In which year did Ali refuse to be drafted into the U.S. military?
In which year did Ali refuse to be drafted into the U.S. military?
1967
What happened to Ali after refusing the draft?
What happened to Ali after refusing the draft?
Arrested, titles stripped, banned
Which award did Ali receive in 2005?
Which award did Ali receive in 2005?
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Which disease did Ali battle later in life?
Which disease did Ali battle later in life?
Parkinson's disease