Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer, poet and philanthropist. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century, and is frequently ranked as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
Muhammad Ali: What happened to| How did die| What disease does have
What happened to:
Muhammad Ali defied all boxing conventions: “never put your arms down”, “don’t keep your chin up or lean back when trying to avoid a punch or let your opponent corner you”. None of that stopped him.
Ali was bold with words, but his way of fighting was even bolder in the ring: arms down, head up, he danced and dared his opponent to come close. From heaven, the champion celebrates its 80th anniversary.
How did die:
Ali died on June 3, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona, after being hospitalized for what was reportedly a respiratory issue. He was 74 years old. The boxing legend had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease and spinal stenosis.
Ali and Parkinson’s
It’s generally speculated that Ali’s boxing career was linked to his development of Parkinson’s. Wins turned to losses as his speed and agility suffered. By the time he took one of the greatest beatings of his life at the age of 38, the neurological symptoms were glaring.
What disease does have:
At an early age, young Clay showed that he wasn’t afraid of any bout — inside or outside of the ring. Growing up in the segregated South, he experienced racial prejudice and discrimination firsthand.
At the age of 12, Clay discovered his talent for boxing through an odd twist of fate. After his bike was stolen, Clay told a police officer, Joe Martin, that he wanted to beat up the thief.
