Muhammad Ali Birthday: Top 10 Quotes From Legendary Boxer To Remember His Legacy

Muhammad Ali, widely regarded as the world’s best boxer, was born in 1942 on January 17. Americans hadn’t ever seen a famous person like Ali, let alone an athlete. Between 1964 and 1978, he held the heavyweight title three times in a row and competed in several of the sport’s greatest memorable fights. He absolutely stoked himself up by tormenting opponents as well as repeating original poetry that foretold the round in which he would blow them out. He was stubborn and did this to get attention. The daring turned many people against Ali, but it won him the hearts of millions.

Let’s pay tribute to the renowned athlete by reviewing some of his memorable accomplishments. In addition to winning the heavyweight title three times, Ali became a cultural hero thanks to his forthright, amusing comments that often demonstrated his legendary stature as a fighter.

Muhammad Ali’s Remarkable Records

With the Olympic win, Ali’s career-high rise to fame gained notoriety. His victory over Polish opponent Zbigniew Pietrzkowski in 1960 earned him the Olympic gold medal in the light-heavyweight division. Well before the Olympics, in 1954, Ali, then recognized as Cassius Clay, incited enthusiasm by defeating Ronny O’Keefe during his first significant match.

In a famous boxing contest, Ali overcame Sonny Liston in 1964 and won the title of heavyweight world champion. The unbeaten heavyweight champion George Foreman, as well as the former uncontested heavyweight champion Ali, engaged in a great battle that changed headlines in 1974. The Rumble in the Jungle was the title. In the 8th round, Ali was victorious.

To remember Muhammad Ali’s legacy on his 81st birth anniversary, here we brought 10 his best and memorable quotes.

Top 10 Quotes of Legendary Boxer Muhammad Ali

“A man who has no imagination has no wings.”

“Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn’t matter which color does the hating. It’s just plain wrong.”

“At home I am a nice guy: but I don’t want the world to know. Humble people, I’ve found, don’t get very far.”

“I am the astronaut of boxing. Joe Louis and Dempsey were just jet pilots. I’m in a world of my own.”

“I’m the most recognized and loved man that ever lived cuz there weren’t no satellites when Jesus and Moses were around, so people far away in the villages didn’t know about them.”

“Live everyday as if it were your last because someday you’re going to be right.”

“It’s just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.”

“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. His hands can’t hit what his eyes can’t see. Now you see me, now you don’t. George thinks he will, but I know he won’t.”

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”

“It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am.”

“Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.”

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”