Who Was Muhammad Ali
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Who Was Muhammad Ali
By (Author) James Buckley
By (author) Who HQ
Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
Grosset and Dunlap
Grosset and Dunlap
24th July 2014
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation
796.83092
Physical Properties
Paperback
112
Width 135mm, Height 195mm, Spine 7mm
102g
Description
Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed "The Greatest," Ali was as well known for his unique boxing style, consisting of the Ali Shuffle and the rope-a-dope, as he was for the catchphrase "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." He was an uncompromising athlete who brought beauty and grace to a very rough sport and became one of the world's most famous cultural icons. ReadWho Was Muhammad Aliand discover "The Greatest."
Author Bio
James Buckley, Jr. is a sportswriter for children. He has written more than 50 books about sports for kids, including titles on baseball, football, NASCAR, soccer, the Olympics, and more.
