January 17, marked the 80th birth anniversary of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali – Cassius Clay. The GOAT is a three-time World Champion and the iconic legacy of the greatest of all time is indeed relevant today, which was in his days of glory.
Reports have stated that that Robe that Muhammad Ali wore in his iconic fight against Sonny Liston in the year 1965, is going up for auction, and this rare and incredible piece of this sport’s history could sell for up to a minimum of 500,000 dollars, known as per sources.
This iconic robe that Ali wore in one of the most memorable fights in this sport, is certainly a very precious thing to have. The demand for this robe will not end in only 500 thousand dollars as per various speculations. The people of Muhammad Ali’s ages will feel the excitement most, as Ali with his robe worn stood tall as the champion on the top of Liston as his opponent falls on the mat, being knocked out.
The Greatness of the robe worn by Muhammad Ali
Not only the robe is great as Muhammad Ali wore it in one of the most iconic matches in the world of sports, but it also bears another uniqueness as it was for the first time, that the legend fought under the name “Muhammad Ali”. He changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, and never went back to that name again.
Ali’s stats and record
Muhammad Ali has not only been one of the greatest athletes in the boxing world but is also one of the greatest gifts that God sent on earth in the history of sports. Some of the stats and records of Muhammad Ali are –
- 61 pro fights
- 56 pro wins
- 37 KOs
- Olympic Gold Medalist
- 3433 days as Champion
- Three-time Lineal Champion
- Six-Time Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year
- 14 wins in unified title fights
The Greatest of All Time would have been 80th if alive today.
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