EAN: 9781907554803

MUHAMMAD ALI - THOMAS HAUSER KARTONIERT (TB)

One of the most recognisable  respected and inspirational men on earth  Muhammad Ali is the
world's most famous boxing hero. Ali brought unprecedented speed and grace to the sport  and
his charm and 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 and enemies  this
comprehensive and 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 and defeat of Ali's career is covered. His
controversial embrace of the Nation of Islam - with the renunciation of his 'slave name' 
Cassius Clay - and the historic refusal to be inducted into the US Army makes for compelling
reading. Ali became America's first national conscientious objector  and 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 and
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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