Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

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On June 3, the legend of world boxing Mohammed Ali passed away at the age of 75. Ali died at a Phoenix hospital in the United States. Let's remember how Ali was in and out of the ring. The 25 best photos of the legendary boxer in our selection today.

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Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

1. The photo shows the fight between Mohammed Ali and Joe Fraser. In the ring, Ali possessed extraordinary speed for a heavyweight. Paradoxically, Ali lost that fight. The fight was called "Thriller in Manila" and it was the first defeat of Muhammad Ali.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

2. Ali often provoked and led his rivals to emotions. In the photo, Ali is trying to provoke Joe Fraser.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

3. Duel of Mohammed Ali and Leon Spinks.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

4. Mohammed Ali after the fight with Sonny Liston. Ali was already so famous that the crowd was just going to watch him eat.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

5. Did you know that Ali saved the suicide? The guy wanted to commit suicide, but luckily for him, Mohammed Ali turned out to be in the next window, who, with the help of persuasion, made the suicide change his mind.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

6 Ali after training in Miami in 1966.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

7. The 18-year-old, then Cassius Clay, became the 1960 Olympics light heavyweight champion.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

8. Mohammed Ali and George Foreman.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

9. Ali was tall enough for boxers at the time (191 cm) and very fast for a heavyweight, which he enjoyed with success.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

10. Esquire magazine cover. The photo symbolizes Ali's persecution following his stance on the Vietnam War.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

11. "Rumble in the Jungle" - the legendary fight between Ali and Foreman.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

12. Sports Illustrated magazine cover

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

13. Mohammed Ali and comedian Sammy Davis.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

14 the most famous photo of Ali as he stands over the defeated Sonny Liston.

Mohammed Ali - 15 best photos of the legend

15. Mohammed Ali and Joe Fraser in 2003.

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