"Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee." he mentioned Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. aka Muhammad Ali, known as the greatest boxer of all time. He was the heavyweight champion of the world, three times in his life. Muhammad was not only a boxer, but also a social activist and a philanthropist. He had a tough life being the only black boxer at the time. Muhammad was discriminated against because of his race, but he earned his pride and respect by showing everyone his moves in the ring. Ali became a Golden Gloves champion in 1959 and became an Olympic gold medalist the following year. He devoted much of his time to philanthropy and showing what he thought about racism and social activity in the United States in the 1960s. Cassius was born on January 17, 1942 into an African-American Methodist family in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. States. His father, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., painted billboards and his mother, Odessa O'Grady Clay, worked as a housekeeper. Cassius has a younger brother who goes by the nickname "Rudy" but his real name is Rudolph. In 1954, when he was 12 years old, his bicycle was stolen outside an auditorium. He reported the theft to a local policeman, Joe Martin. He was teaching kids how to fight in the gym below the auditorium where Clay's bike was stolen. Clay was intrigued by the boxing technique, watching the fists fly and the students' defense skills. Clay then joined a gym and began learning to box. Six weeks after learning his boxing skills, he won his first fight. Muhammad attended Louisville High School, although he was not a bright student. But he was very popular at school, as he was a very well-known boxer there. He would show off his moves on the floor, or practice his jabs in front of... the middle of the card..." decision. Ali beat him in a rematch, 2 years later. He got another big win when he beat the Reigning WWC (world heavyweight champion), George Foreman emerged victorious, once again becoming WHWC. During his retirement, Ali devoted much of his time to philanthropy 1984, a condition degenerative neurological disease, and has been involved in fundraising for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the years, Ali has also supported the Special Olympics and the Make a Wish Foundation married to his fourth wife, Yolanda since 1986. The couple has a son, Assad, but Ali has several other children from previous relationships. He has a daughter, Laila, who has continued in his footsteps in boxing, to continue his reputation, like the most great boxer in the world..