Muhammad Ali
Born: January 17, 1942
Died: June 3, 2016 (aged 74)
Height: 6' 6" (198cm)
Hometown: Louisville, KY, USA
Nationality: 
American
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Sports Mole has 99 articles about Muhammad Ali. Articles 1 to 40:
Roger Federer: The most loved, the most revered, the greatest
Following Roger Federer's retirement from tennis, Sports Mole looks at why the 20-time Grand Slam champion deserves to be regarded as the greatest the sport has ever seen.
Sep 24, 13:55
Which sporting events can claim to have stopped the world?
The world heavyweight title unification clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua takes place on Saturday, but which sporting events can claim to have stopped the world?
Aug 19, 07:34
A look back at the 'Fight of the Century' between Ali and Frazier
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier met at Madison Square Garden in 1971.
Mar 6, 12:15
Obituary: 'Neon Leon' Spinks, who lit up the ring with upset victory over Muhammad Ali
An out-of-shape Muhammad Ali had underestimated Leon Spinks at the Las Vegas Hilton in February 1978 and paid the price.
Feb 7, 01:56
Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies, aged 67
The former world heavyweight champion died in Henderson, Nevada, on Friday, aged 67.
Feb 7, 01:23
A look at talented families that graced the sporting world
Sir Ian's son Liam played cricket, rugby union and rugby league before retiring at just 27.
Nov 20, 08:22
On This Day in 1987 - Frank Bruno overcomes Joe Bugner at White Hart Lane
Joe Bugner had fought Muhammad Ali 12 years earlier.
Oct 24, 08:58
Hamilton-Verstappen pairing would be 'homicide'
Lewis Hamilton could be considering a switch to Red Bull, according to former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan.
Sep 22, 07:57
George Floyd death: Sports stars have important role in demanding change and justice
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the role sports stars can play in demanding change in the wake of George Floyd's death, and where some are neglecting their duties.
Jun 1, 16:17
Katie Taylor wants to emulate Muhammad Ali legacy
The Irish fighter is one of the biggest stars in women's boxing.
May 8, 18:29
The top 10 boxers of all time
The best to have ever graced the ring.
Apr 3, 10:49
Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III: Heavyweight boxing's greatest trilogies
Muhammad Ali has been involved in two famous trilogies.
Feb 25, 13:02
Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr II: Five of the best heavyweight rematches
Several heavyweight champions have needed a second chance over the years.
Dec 4, 12:24
Nigel Benn returns: Five previous memorable boxing comebacks
Benn has not fought professionally since 1996.
Sep 25, 17:46
From Leicester to Medinah - the greatest odds-defying sporting moments
A look back at some memorable sporting miracle moments.
May 8, 14:11
Muhammad Ali gets two-year ban after failing drugs test
British Olympic boxer Muhammad Ali is suspended for two years after failing a drugs test.
Feb 7, 20:54
Ian Wright: 'Arsene Wenger reminds me of Muhammad Ali'
Arsenal legend Ian Wright compares the struggles of Gunners head coach Arsene Wenger to the latter stages of Muhammad Ali's boxing career.
Aug 30, 21:28
Tyson Fury: 'April bout with Anthony Joshua already in place'
Tyson Fury claims that boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has already booked Wembley Stadium for an all-British heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua in April 2018.
May 8, 15:39
Two-time Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams turns professional
Two-time Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams confirms that she has signed a long-term deal to turn professional with promoter Frank Warren.
Jan 23, 19:29
Eddie Jones: England must "play smart" against South Africa
Eddie Jones wants to see his England players overcome South Africa through the use of smart tactics, rather than matching their opponents through sheer strength.
Nov 11, 12:26
David Haye backs Tyson Fury to return better than ever
David Haye backs Tyson Fury to bounce back from his personal problems and return to the ring better than ever.
Oct 13, 21:47
Interview: Team GB boxer Qais Ashfaq eyes gold medal in Rio
Sports Mole catches up with Team GB bantamweight boxer Qais Ashfaq ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
Jul 19, 16:13
Team GB to take 12 boxers to Rio
Team GB to take their biggest ever team of 12 boxers to the Olympic Games in Rio after Pat McCormack and Josh Kelly qualified for the competition.
Jun 23, 19:26
Thousands pay tribute to Muhammad Ali at memorial service in Louisville
A memorial service for Muhammad Ali sees thousands of people pay tribute to the boxing legend, who died last Friday aged 74.
Jun 10, 22:45
Muhammad Ali funeral to be streamed live at O2 Arena in London
The funeral of boxing legend Muhammad Ali will be streamed live at the O2 Arena in London on Friday.
Jun 9, 12:54
Family spokesman: Muhammad Ali death caused by "septic shock"
A family spokesman reveals that iconic sportsman Muhammad Ali died of "septic shock due to unspecified natural causes".
Jun 5, 09:29
George Foreman: 'Muhammad Ali was the greatest'
George Foreman pays tribute to "the greatest", Muhammad Ali, following the former world heavyweight champion's death.
Jun 4, 20:16
Chris Eubank: 'Muhammad Ali inspired others to improve'
Chris Eubank pays his respects to the late Muhammad Ali for his work both inside and outside of the ring.
Jun 4, 20:00
Barack Obama: 'Muhammad Ali shook up the world and we're better for it'
United States president Barack Obama says that the late Muhammad Ali "shook up the world, and the world is better for it".
Jun 4, 14:49
Boxing reacts to the passing of Muhammad Ali
The boxing world takes to social media to react to the death of Muhammad Ali, who has passed away at the age of 74.
Jun 4, 09:24
Muhammad Ali dies, aged 74
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali passes away at the age of 74 after being hospitalised with respiratory problems.
Jun 4, 08:43
Muhammad Ali 'put on life support machine'
Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is reportedly put on a life support machine having been taken to hospital due to respiratory problems.
Jun 3, 19:56
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali hospitalised with respiratory problem
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is in a "fair" condition after being hospitalised with a respiratory problem.
Jun 3, 09:55
Eight boxers from Team GB qualify for Olympics
Eight Team GB boxers book their spot at the 2016 Olympic Games, while beaten Anthony Fowler will have the chance to make it nine this weekend.
Apr 15, 18:52
Should professional boxers be allowed at Olympics?
Sports Mole speaks to five members of the Team GB boxing squad to discuss their views on the proposal to allow professionals to compete at the Olympics.
Feb 27, 19:23
Muhammad Ali releases statement after Donald Trump's proposed Muslim ban
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali releases a statement following Donald Trump's claims that Muslims should be banned from entering the USA.
Dec 10, 10:14
