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American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay
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American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay
American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay, pictured during a training session in London in the build up to his heavyweight world title fight against British challenger Henry Cooper on 21st May.
This will be the second time the two fighters have met.
Picture taken 10th May 1966
George Philips
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
London
England
1966 1262 Roll B
Media ID 21655731
© Mirrorpix
African American Black American Champion Ethnic Head Guard Heavyweight Boxer Muhammad Ali Photographers Press Ring Sparring Spectators The Greatest The Louisville Lip The Peoples Champion 1966
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This print takes us back to the year 1966, capturing a momentous training session of the legendary American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay. As he prepares for his highly anticipated fight against British challenger Henry Cooper on May 21st, this image showcases Ali's unwavering determination and focus. Intriguingly, this will be the second encounter between these two formidable fighters. The intensity of their previous bout adds an extra layer of excitement to this upcoming clash. Photographed on May 10th in London, we witness Ali in his element inside the ring, surrounded by photographers and press who eagerly document every move he makes. The atmosphere is electric as spectators fill the arena, creating a sea of faces that reflect both anticipation and admiration for this extraordinary athlete. Wearing his iconic head guard and exuding confidence, Muhammad Ali embodies strength and resilience. Not only was Ali an exceptional athlete but also a symbol of empowerment for African Americans during a time when racial tensions were prevalent. His prowess in boxing earned him titles such as "the greatest" and "the Louisville Lip" while his charisma made him "the people's champion". Preserved through George Philips' lens, this photograph encapsulates not just a moment in sports history but also represents an era defined by courage and progress. It serves as a reminder of Muhammad Ali's enduring legacy as one of the most influential figures in both sports and civil rights movements.
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