Read his entire life history, then perhaps you may have better insight into the person, the human being Cassius Clay AKA Muhammad Ali

Submitted by Isabell (United States), Sep 30, 2006 at 19:27

Hello,

My deceased husband was a boxer in his youth, after his death when I could bear to go through his personal belongings, I began to read some of the many books he had on boxing in general.

I also recalled he came from what was referred to as the old school of thought in reference to Clay. The older men just said Ahhh .. he's just a pretty boy show off. I recall my husband and brother had some heated discussions as to Ali's ability, in the ring. Oh Yes! Ali was a real showman; he also was an excellent boxer. After a couple years, my husband had to agree with my brother.

I found Ali's life history so fascinating that I wrote a lengthy poem about him. I would like to have published, however I have trioed unsucessfully to contact him or an agent to get a stamp of approval, so to speak. I admire AND respect his courage to take a stand for right and justice! Especially in light of the blatant racism at that time. Not that it has changed so much in all these years, just a little more subtle.

His principals for taking up the fight, took immense courage to take on the U S Government and Boxing Commission for his lawful RIGHTS as an American Citizen. I see no color in people, only the person.

I am American Indian on my fathers side and caucasian on my mothers side, therefore I am not sticking up for my race, but for a human being who was done wrong by large entities and had the guts to fight back, more than most would have.

I V R. an Ali fan!

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