How Did Muhammad Ali Impact Society

Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather and Joe Frazier are all famous boxers that contributed to the sport of boxing. Even though they influenced the sport, they did not have nearly the worldwide influence that boxer Muhammad Ali had. Muhammed Ali is considered until this day to be the one of the greatest boxers ever to step in a ring. Muhammed Ali proved to be an influential leader by influencing not only athletes but people around the world. Cassius Clay or as most people know him as Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali was born on January 17th, 1942 in Louisville Kentucky. Growing up Ali was faced with many challenges. His family was not very wealthy and he grew up in the time that African Americans were highly discriminated against. Ali’s father taught him

Ali met with other influential leaders during that time such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. They discussed what to do about the Civil Rights Movement and how to go about it. Ali’s message of black resistance of the white control and black pride in the community helped move the Civil Rights Movement forward.(Pitlane Magazine) By bringing up the issues on Civil Rights he put a spotlight on it. This was a spotlight that was much needed and lead to change. Ali’s work with the Civil Rights Movement had an influential impact on the society, this impact was positive much like the other work he

Muhammad Ali brought more spotlight to the sport than any other boxer. Ali was quick to strike jab punches but quicker to strike what some people would call cocky or others say confident comebacks in the media. For example, Muhammad Ali once said “if you ever dream about beating me, you’d better wake up and apologize.” This is the confidence that Ali took into and out of the ring today. Muhammad Ali also inspired others as well. Ali inspired great boxers such as Mike Tyson who told the audience that was watching him being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame a story about how Muhammad Ali had inspired him.(Rafael) Ali did not only influence the people of boxing but he brought new techniques to the ring as well. The technique that Ali brought to the ring was called “rope a dope.”(Biography Online) This is a technique that he used in the fight against George Foreman. “Rope a dope” is when Ali leans against the rope when being punched which allows most of the impact to be absorbed by the ropes. This tires out his opponent, then Ali strikes. Muhammad Ali influenced the boxing ring along with the people who were in