How did a stolen bicycle inspire Cassius Clay to become a boxer? Why did he decide to change his name to Muhammad Ali? Author Carin T. Ford's action-packed account paints a colorful picture of the charismatic champ whose lightning-quick style and heckling rhymes made him a legend. Readers may be surprised to learn that there is far more to Ali than boxing awards and riches. Devotion to his religion and moral beliefs cost Ali his world championship title for a few years and set off an international media frenzy. Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Ali has spent his retirement from boxing working tirelessly for children's charities and world peace.
How did a stolen bicycle inspire Cassius Clay to become a boxer? Why did he decide to change his name to Muhammad Ali? Author Carin T. Ford's action-packed account paints a colorful picture of the charismatic champ whose lightning-quick style and heckling rhymes made him a legend. Readers may be surprised to learn that there is far more to Ali than boxing awards and riches. Devotion to his religion and moral beliefs cost Ali his world championship title for a few years and set off an international media frenzy. Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Ali has spent his retirement from boxing working tirelessly for children's charities and world peace.