Homegoing for
“The G.O.A.T.”
THE GRAMBLINITE
An American sports icon has faded away-born Cassius
Marcellus Clay, but globally known as the most celebrated
boxing legend, Muhammad Ali. He was praised for his
engaging spirit of being a winner at every moment of his
life. Now that he is gone from us he will never be
forgotten, for he will forever be remembered as
”The Greatest Of All Time!”
1942
Born Cassius Clay on January 17 in
Louisville, Kentucky.
1954
Begins training as a boxer after his bicycle
is stolen. Over the next six years, Clay
wins six Kentucky Golden Gloves
championships, two national Golden
Gloves titles, and two AAU
(Amateur Athletic Union) crowns.
1960
Clay wins light-heavyweight gold medal
at the Summer Olympics in Rome,
beating Poland's Zbigniew Pietrzykowski
in a 5-0 decision. In October, he wins his
first professional bout, against Tunney