Muhammad Ali
A Humanitarian Life
Zusammenfassung
An intimate portrait of Muhammad Ali that explores his ascent to greatness in the prizefighting ring and his extraordinary accomplishments as a celebrated humanitarian.
Muhammad Ali is arguably the greatest boxer of all-time. Yet, outside his record-breaking achievements in the ring, he was admired by millions of people worldwide for his compassionate heart and altruistic endeavors. Throughout his life, Ali demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing justice and freedom that should never be forgotten.
In Muhammad Ali: A Humanitarian Life, Margueritte Shelton shows how the “People’s Champion” transformed his success in the boxing ring into a powerful platform to further his fight against inequality, injustice, and oppressive politics. Ali ascended to greatness during a violent decade of protests and revolutionary movements, and Shelton vividly portrays the personal journey of this bold young dreamer as he pursued athletic glory to become a champion in the ring and a champion for human rights.
Featuring a rare collection of letters as well as exclusive interviews, this book offers unique personal perspectives on the man who became world-renowned as the “Greatest of All Time.” With an emphasis on Ali’s humanitarian endeavors, Muhammad Ali reveals that the champion’s greatest achievement was his lifelong fight to transform the world as a messenger of peace.
Schlagworte
equality Racism civil rights activism Sonny Liston boxing Muhammad Ali Nation of Islam Norman Giller Parkinson’s The Fight of Century Thrilla in Manila Sister James Ellen Huff Sisters Charity of Nazareth Rumble in the Jungle United Nations Messenger of Peace Leon Spinks David Kindred Angelo Dundee Don King Dr. Cyril Wecht Joe Frazier Joe Martin 1960s America George Foreman Golden Age of Boxing Cassius Clay the people’s champion Louisville Lip Malcom X boxing historyKeywords
human rights Vietnam War- i–xiv Preface i–xiv
- 1–2 Introduction 1–2
- 35–52 3: Crowning Glory 35–52
- 95–106 8: Thrilla in Manila 95–106
- 107–116 9: Dangerous Crossroads 107–116
- 131–140 11: Long Road Home 131–140
- 141–148 12: Journey of the Heart 141–148
- 149–160 13: A Higher Purpose 149–160
- 161–172 14: Prayer for the World 161–172
- 173–182 15: Universal Impact 173–182
- 183–226 Notes 183–226
- 227–236 Bibliography 227–236
- 237–244 Index 237–244
- 245–246 About the Author 245–246