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Fighting in his blood: Cassius Clay as a young boy at home in Louisville Kentucky
CORBIS
JANUARY 17, 1942
Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr in Louisville, Kentucky. His father, Cassius Sr, is a sign painter and his mother, Odessa, works as a part-time cleaner.
Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr in Louisville, Kentucky. His father, Cassius Sr, is a sign painter and his mother, Odessa, works as a part-time cleaner.
THE EARLY YEARS
When the 12-year-old’s bicycle is stolen, he vows to ‘whup’ the thief. Louisville policeman Joe Martin starts teaching Clay how to fight. In 1956 he wins novice Golden Gloves Championship as light- heavyweight and builds reputation on the amateur circuit. Four years later he boxes for the US Olympic team at the Rome Games and wins gold medal at light-heavyweight.
When the 12-year-old’s bicycle is stolen, he vows to ‘whup’ the thief. Louisville policeman Joe Martin starts teaching Clay how to fight. In 1956 he wins novice Golden Gloves Championship as light- heavyweight and builds reputation on the amateur circuit. Four years later he boxes for the US Olympic team at the Rome Games and wins gold medal at light-heavyweight.
TURNING PRO
Clay turns professional in 1960 and wins
Clay turns professional in 1960 and wins
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