Why Was Muhammad Ali So Famous. The day that muhammad ali formerly known as cassius clay decided to be a boxer was the day the world found itself a new hero. Muhammad ali s most famous line was when he promised to float like a butterfly sting like a bee his theatrics worked.
He preferred going to jail instead of going to fight in vietnam because he was convinced that america was wrong in invading it. As a young african american boy seeking out revenge for his stolen bicycle his decision to stand up for himself and learn how to fight would propel him to become one of boxing s greatest legends. Once you have the courage to stand by your principles people gravitate towrards you.
Ali was the first fighter to win the world heavyweight championship on three separate occasions.
He had one more win against oscar bonavena before smokin joe frazier who had become champion and helped him with cash handouts in the lean years became the first man to beat him in madison. He preferred going to jail instead of going to fight in vietnam because he was convinced that america was wrong in invading it. Once you have the courage to stand by your principles people gravitate towrards you. Muhammad ali s most famous line was when he promised to float like a butterfly sting like a bee his theatrics worked.
