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                                                        Brian Pacheco

                                                         ENG 008

                                                        Mr. Lewenstein

                                                        

Bravery is something you do or something you feel when standing up for whatever the occasion is. Muhammad Ali the greatest of all time boxing champion, was one of the bravest men out there. Fighting whoever was put in front of him, win or lose, he was there to defend himself and his name. Ali was also in jail but also never looked down and defended his rights from the government who put him in jail for not wanting to be in the Vietnam War. Ali stood up for himself in many ways, and one of the last ways he did that was by fighting his parkinsons disease until he couldnt anymore.

According to Rasheda Ali, she believed that her dad was one of the greatest men to ever lived. He was a champion in and out of the boxing ring. In boxing he made history and became one of the greatest. Also, became a civil rights champion for fighting agaisnt the government trying to draft him into the war. He did time in jail and was let free. 

Quote: “He was one of the greatest to ever live” - Rasheda Ali 

I think that the quote was something good said about her dad, just like anyone who was close too there dad, they have something positive too say. Especially a person who faught in and out the ring. Everyone loved Ali, from the people to celeberties.

Back in the days, many people witnessed Muhammad Ali being one of the greatest boxers of all time, but outside of the ring he's had some issues that people wouldn't believe. He started boxing after some one had stolen his bike, and he ended up telling the officer that he wanted too fight him. Before, his name was "Cassius Clay" but switched it because he felt that was his "slave name." He changed his name after him becoming a part of the Nation of Islam. Ali was stripped of his title on March 22, because of his refusal of to be drafted into the military. Also, his boxing license was suspended by the state of New York. Ali was convicted of draft refusal and sentenced to five years in prison and had to pay a fine of $10,000. After serving his time in jail, he returned to boxing and was able to get his license back. In his return to the ring on October 26, 1970, he knocks out Jerry Quarry in the third round. In his final fights, with Larry Holmes, which where Ali suffered a terrible beating and Trevor Berbick losing by points, where he had retired for good. Later, Ali suffered from a permanent fatigue. In an interview, Ali referred to his condition as "trial" and spoke of preparing for his death. Ali fought for his life from parkinsons disease since 1984, and in June 2016 was taken to the hospital for respiratory problems, and was kept in as a precaution. However, his death was anounced by his family a couple days after.

In the article of "The Greatest of all Time; Dead at 74" tells us how Ali passed away as one of the greatest boxers. Ali suffered parkinsons for 3-decades. His funeral was back home in Louisville, Kentucky. He passed away in a hospital in the Phoenix area.  He was only there for a check up and then was dead a few days later. 

Paraphrase: "the greatest man who ever lived" Reflection: "The Greatest" spent a lifetime living up to the billing is dead" Paragraph

In the article of "The Greatest of all Time; Dead at 74" tells us how Ali passed away as one of the greatest boxers. Ali suffered parkinsons for 3-decades. His funeral was back home in Louisville, Kentucky. He passed away in a hospital in the Phoenix area.  He was only there for a check up and then was dead a few days later. 

Muhammad Ali was known as the greatest boxers in history, but the upcoming boxer and heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder could be up next after Ali. They are both amazing and talented boxers. Wilder was feared and Ali was the face of boxing which made him have some type of hate and had boxers wanting to fight him. They both fought in the Olympics for the United States and they both also went professional. 

 Ali fought in the Olympics at a younger age in Rome in 1960 at age 18 and won gold medal. Also Ali set the example to many people for fighting for his rights after his release of the draft evasion. Ali turned to the Nation of Islam and changed his name from Muhammad Ali to Cassius Clay. Ali's boxing style was very unique, his speed and his defense technique was on point on every fight. 

Wilder was past his 20's when he was in the Olympics in Beijing 2008. Wilder is known for his fierce attitude and also being a fearless boxing. Wilder was arrested on a domestic violence charge, although Ali was arrested, it wasnt for being violent. Wilder is still the undefeated champion today, but cannot be compared the great Ali. His style is more of a violent style, he fights as if it was street with overhand rights and crazy hooks. His power is very hard that has his knockout percentage very high.