Muhammad Ali Quotes


I saw that streak in him when he told me, 'Get the hell out of here or I'll wipe you out., I got the hell out of there, Liston really scared me.


Citations

Ali, Muhammad, and Richard Durham. The Greatest: My Own Story. Random House, 1975.

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Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
  • Born: January 17, 1942
  • Died: June 3, 2016
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Athlete

Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer and philanthropist. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as the most significant and celebrated sporting figure of the 20th century, frequently ranked as the best heavyweight boxer and greatest athlete of the century.