Ali—then Cassius Clay—first appeared on the cover of TIME on March 22, 1963. That cover story detailed his rise from kid dreamer to boxing great, a trajectory that arguably began when he became the proud owner of a shiny $60 bicycle and pedaled to a fair at the Columbia Gym in downtown Louisville, Ky.

Muhammad Ali, a boxing legend who transcended the world of sport, was an outspoken and larger-than-life figure both inside and outside of the ring. Ali was born January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali, whose birth name was Cassius Marcellus Clay ...

Muhammad Ali's prolific 61-fight career featured bouts that are considered the greatest in history: a trilogy with Joe Frazier that produced ''The Fight of the Century'' and the ''Thrilla in Manila,'' and the ''The Rumble in the Jungle'' with George Foreman, among many others.

Muhammad Ali, a legendary boxer and activist, believed courage was essential for success. His life exemplified this, from his boxing triumphs to his principled stands. The article highlights his journey,

The Muhammad Ali Center announced Rahaman's death on Saturday, Aug. 2 Rahaman Ali, Muhammad Ali's younger brother, died on Friday, Aug. 1, at the age of 82 Rahaman, who was a professional boxer in his own right, helped Muhammad train throughout his career ...