Boxing legend Muhammad Ali (74) Passed Away

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The legendary boxer, widely regarded as the best of all time, Muhammad Ali (74) passed away after a 32-year battle with Parkinson's. The former world heavyweight boxing champion, one of the world's best-known sportsmen, was born at Louisville, Kentucky, U.S on 17th January 1942. 

He shot to fame by winning light-heavyweight gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics. He beat Sonny Liston in 1964 to win his first world title and became the first boxer to capture a world heavyweight title on three separate occasions. Crowned "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustrated and "Sports Personality of the Century" by the BBC, Ali was noted for his pre- and post-fight talk and bold fight predictions just as much as his boxing skills inside the ring.

He retired in 1981 after losing to Trevor Berbick in his 61st career bout. His daughter Laila, who also became a professional boxer.

Important Points to Note

• Won Olympic light-heavyweight gold in 1960
• Turned professional that year and was world heavyweight champion from 1964 to 1967, 1974 to 1978 and 1978 to 1979
• Had 61 professional bouts, winning 56 (37 knockouts, 19 decisions), and losing five (4 decisions, 1 retirement)

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