Muhammad Ali’s boxing career began after his bike was stolen and he sought revenge. He started training with Joe Martin and won his first fight six weeks later. He went on to win a gold medal at the Olympics and became world heavyweight champion at 22. His gloves from that fight sold for $836,000. In […]
The Boxer Rebellion was a violent uprising in China against foreign influence in the early 20th century. It was put down by several Western powers and led to reforms in Chinese society, paving the way for modernization. The rebellion was sparked by anti-foreigner sentiment and attacks on diplomats, businessmen, and Christians. The Society of Right […]
Muhammad Ali released a spoken word album titled I am the Greatest! in 1963 under his birth name, Cassius Clay. The album reached 102 in the charts in 1964. Ali won 56 out of 61 fights in his professional career and spoke out against the Vietnam War, resulting in the loss of his boxing license. […]