He was born in with the name Cassius Marcellus Cray on Januarty 17, 1942, in Kentucky. IN the 1940s, things weren't easy for black people in Kentucky. Black people went to different shops from white people, and black children went to different schools from white chidren.
Ali was best known for his fighting style which he described as "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee". Throughout his career Ali made a name for himself with great handspeed, as well as swift feet and taunting tactics. While Ali was renowned for his fast, sharp out-fighting style, he also had a great chin, and displayed great courage and an ability to take a punch through out his illustrious career. Ali also exclusively attacked the head of an opponent, usually ignoring a body attack.
In 1964, Ali failed the U.S. Armed Forces qualifying test because his writing and spelling skills were sub par. However, in early 1966, the tests were revised and Ali was reclassified as 1A. This classification meant he was now eligible for the draft and induction into the U.S. Army. This was especially important because the United States was engaged in the Vietnam War. When notified of this status, he declared that he would refuse to serve in the United States Army and publicly considered himself a conscientious objector. Ali stated that "War is against the teachings of the Holy Qur'an. I'm not trying to dodge the draft. We are not supposed to take part in no wars unless declared by Allah or The Messenger. We don't take part in Christian wars or wars of any unbelievers." Ali also famously said in 1966: "I ain't got no quarrel with them Viet Cong ... They never called me nigger."
Ali stopped boxing because he was very ill in 1982. In 1996, when he opened the Olympic Games in Atlanta, many people wacthing him on television were happy to see this famous sports hero from the past again. He gave us abut love, peace and courage. We should that don't forget then.
0 件のコメント:
コメントを投稿