Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was a legendary boxer, philanthropist, and social activist, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century. In 1960, he won an Olympic gold medal, and in 1964, he claimed the world heavyweight boxing title. After being suspended for refusing military service during the Vietnam War, Ali went on to reclaim the heavyweight title twice more in the 1970s, securing iconic victories against Joe Frazier and George Foreman. Ali retired from boxing in 1981 and focused much of his time on charitable work. In 2005, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.