ALI WINS DECISION
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You can read about his great comeback as well as more description on his matches in numerous books, including Sting Like A Bee: The Muhammad Ali Story, the 1971 book by José Torres, another boxer, as well as Ali’s 2004 biography, The Soul Of A Butterfly: Reflections On Life’s Journey. Torres’ book delves into all the intricacies of being in the ring of battle, giving great insight into the boxing world, even if you’re not a fan. Was Ali the greatest as he says? No doubt, he was quite an individual and one of the best. There weren’t too many promoters who surpassed him. He did many things on the canvas that no one else has done. Others did some things better than he did – such as a more explosive punch – but there were so many maneuvers of his that no one matched. His record as both amateur and professional speaks loudly, not unlike his ranting before a bout. However, when he said he would win in the sixth round, many times he did – although not always.
His autobiography gives us a glance into his life as a boxer as well as life with his family. He was married four times and is the father of two sons and seven daughters. He loves his children and they love him, but it was difficult being a good dad with so much travel and training. He married his long-time friend Yolanda Lonnie Williams on November 19, 1986. They adopted Asaad Amin when he was five months old. Ali and Lonnie, who was a convert to Islam in her twenties, reside in Scottsville, Arizona.
He has to be included in the list of the greatest fighters ever. His skills were exemplary but the values he possesses as well as his stand against social injustice and war gives him status as a true hero. Sports Illustrated called Ali the Sportsman of the Century and the BBC crowned him Sports Personality of the century.