Muhammad Ali

Exclusive: The Real Reason Muhammad Ali Converted to Islam

A forthcoming book excerpts a letter Ali wrote to his ex-wife

Muhammad Ali, flanked by promoter Don King and his manager Herbert Muhammad, is received by Mobutu Sese Seko,
president of Zaire, wearing his characteristic leopard-skin hat. The despotic Mobutu readily put up the $10 million combined purse, knowing that the fight would bring Zaire to the international sporting stage.

The Story Behind the 'Rumble in the Jungle' Fight

It was advertised as "The Rumble in the Jungle." The 25-year old powerhouse...

It was advertised as "The Rumble in the Jungle." The 25-year old powerhouse vs. the aging 32-year old. The late Muhammed Ali and George Foreman were preparing to duke it out on the ring in...

Usain Bolt bites his gold medal during the medal ceremony for the Men's 4 x 100 meter Relay on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Aug. 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.

Watch Usain Bolt Name His 'Mount Rushmore' of Greatest Athletes of All Time

Does he put himself on the pinnacle?

Justin Timberlake accepts the decade award at the Teen Choice Awards at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. on July 31, 2016.

'Impossible Is Nothing': Justin Timberlake Makes Heartfelt Teen Choice Awards Speech

"Be part of the solution, not the problem"

Muhammad Ali holds up five fingers in a prediction of how many rounds it will take him to knock out British boxer Henry Cooper on May 27, 1963

International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees Remember Muhammad Ali

"I'd like everybody to understand who he was, what he really was"

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier LIFE cover.

Behind the Scenes With Muhammad Ali as He Trained to Fight Joe Frazier

“The Ali-Frazier fight story was certainly one of the more important storie...

“The Ali-Frazier fight story was certainly one of the more important stories in my life," LIFE photographer recalls

Muhammad Ali accepting his Humanitarian Award from presenter Will Smith during the 2nd annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 25, 2002.

Muhammad Ali Biopic Ali Will Return to Theaters for a Limited Run

The 2001 movie stars Will Smith as Ali