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Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
The latest stories on Muhammad Ali, American professional boxer and often regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.<br />
Born
17 Jan 1942
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Sport
Job Title
Athlete
last updated:
4 December, 2024
Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Jimmie Nicol (standing in for an unwell Ringo Starr) wave to fans as they arrive at Kai Tak airport in Hong Kong, in 1964. Photo: Information Services Department
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Recap | Hong Kong’s star-studded past, from The Beatles to Muhammad Ali

Discover the fascinating stories of some of the biggest ever names from the worlds of music and sport during their memorable visits to the city.

Boxing

Joshua bids to emulate Ali as 3-time champ by beating Dubois in front of 95,000

Millionaires and billionaires

In this corner … 5 of the richest boxers in the world – net worths, ranked

Photography

How a photo of Muhammad Ali underwater inspired a Hong Kong swim charity CEO

The founder of Splash Foundation, a Hong Kong charity that provides swimming lessons to people in low-income communities, reveals how the iconic 1961 photo ‘Muhammad Ali Boxing Underwater’ inspired her.

A vintage print of “Muhammad Ali Boxing Underwater” on display in New York. Photo: Alamy
Boxing

Japanese wrestler who fought Muhammad Ali dies at 79

MMA

Meet Biaggio Ali Walsh, grandson of late boxing legend Muhammad Ali

Who is boxing icon Muhammad Ali’s 23-year-old grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh – model, American footballer, and now, an MMA fighter too?

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Jeremy Lin

‘Best yet to come,’ says Lin as he steps up NBA comeback

The 32-year-old is targeting a return to the NBA after a season in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Beijing Ducks.

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Jeremy Lin shoots in a Chinese Basketball Association game between his Beijing Ducks and the Fujian Sturgeons in July. Photo: Xinhua
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Faster, Higher, Stronger | Olympics needs to stand up for athletes to take a knee

IOC have suggested they will look at ‘dignified’ protests at the rescheduled Tokyo Games but need to do more.

NBA

Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Muhammad Ali or Babe Ruth – who is the GOAT?

Here’s how Muhammad Ali popularised ‘the greatest of all time’ moniker and why it grew to touch everything in culture

Martial arts

Before Manny, Conor and Muhammad Ali – how did boxing begin?

When and why exactly did grown men start getting prizes and prestige for beating each other up inside a ring – and how long did it take for women to get in on the razzle?

While better known as an MMA fighter, Conor McGregor famously entered the boxing ring for a one off bout with American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2017 – which he lost in the 10th round. Photo: Reuters
Boxing

Opinion | Title fight shows Saudi Arabia is a sports-washing heavyweight

Criticism of kingdom’s human rights record has not prevented sport stars from accepting millions on offer.

Andy Ruiz Jnr (left) and Anthony Joshua (right) face each other, as promoter Eddie Hearn (centre) looks on. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Muhammad Ali among 3,000 Trump is considering for pardons

It was unclear why Trump would be considering a pardon, given that Ali’s conviction for refusing to be inducted into the army was overturned

New | Muhammad Ali auction items tipped to fetch heavyweight prices

Opinion | How Muhammad Ali befriended us and then delivered his magic

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Muhammad Ali reads the South China Morning Post during his visit to Macau in 1994. Photos: SCMP pictures

Final goodbyes for boxing legend Muhammad Ali

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Update | Muhammad Ali's final journey: 100,000 mourners gather to pay tribute to 'The Greatest'

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Opinion | Fear was only a word and not an institution for Muhammad Ali, which is why he truly was ‘The Greatest’

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Thousands mourn boxing legend Muhammad Ali at Muslim service, beginning two-day farewell

Pallbearers escort the casket of boxing legend Muhammad Ali during the Jenazah Muslim prayer service at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Thousands flock to Louisville as Muhammad Ali is remembered in Islamic Jenazah ceremony

In or out of the ring, myriad reasons to celebrate the life of boxing great Muhammad Ali

Theft of his bike spurred future world champion Muhammad Ali to learn how to box

A bike hangs outside Spalding University Centre where boxing legend Muhammad Ali began his interest in boxing after having his bike stolen. Photos: AFP

The legendary life of boxing great Muhammad Ali

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Muhammad Ali’s passing highlights current pitiful state of heavyweight boxing

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Muhammad Ali’s death triggers outpouring of emotion in Louisville, hometown of ‘the people’s champion’

How Muhammad Ali helped land knockout blow to end China’s 20-year ban on boxing

Muhammad Ali playfully glares at two women security guards as they check his travel documents at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak airport in December 1979 while on his way to mainland China. Photo: AP

Death of a legend: Boxing titan Muhammad Ali, the fighter who embraced China, dies at 74

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Deng Xiaoping and retired world champion Muhammad Ali shake hands in Beijing in 1979. During their meeting Deng invited Ali to return to China to train boxers for the 1984 Olympics. Photo: AP

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in hospital with ‘respiratory’ ailment, according to family statement

How Muhammad Ali set precedent for McGregor vs Mayweather freak show

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