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I saw your wife. You’re not as dumb as you look.
To Joe Frazier
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Ali taunts Ernie Terrell, who had refused to acknowledge Ali's change of name before their bout in 1967
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What's my name, fool? What's my name?
Ali taunts Liston during their second fight in 1965
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Get up sucker and fight. Get up and fight.
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He’s (Sonny Liston) too ugly to be the world champ. The world champ should be pretty like me.
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Ali taunts George Foreman, in the rope-a-dope fight in Zaire in 1974.
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That all you got, George?
You think the world was shocked when Nixon resigned? Wait till I whup George Foreman's behind.
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Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an iconic American boxer and humanitarian activist. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Ali won a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics and captured the world heavyweight title for the first time in 1964. He was renowned for his unique fighting style, blending speed, agility, and unparalleled footwork, often preceded by his bold confidence and catchphrases like 'Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.' Following his conversion to Islam and renaming himself Muhammad Ali, he became a controversial and inspiring figure. His refusal to be drafted into the army during the Vietnam War in 1967 led to the stripping of his title and a three-and-a-half-year ban from boxing. However, he made a triumphant return in 1970. Ali was more than just a boxer; he used his platform to speak out against racism and social injustice, becoming a symbol of resistance and empowerment for many. His battle with Parkinson's disease, diagnosed in 1984, was fought with the same determination he showed in the ring. He passed away in 2016, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important and influential athletes of the 20th century.