03/25/2025
March 6, 1964 - A Name Changed That Would Live Forever 💯👑🥊
Cassius Clay, the brash, electrifying young heavyweight who had just shocked the world by dethroning Sonny Liston, shed the name given to his ancestors by sla— owners. He emerged as Muhammad Ali, a name that would echo through time, transcending boxing and becoming a symbol of strength, defiance, and unshakable conviction. Given to him by Elijah Muhammad, the leader of the Nat!on of Islam, this name marked his transformation into more than just a f!ghter, it made him an icon. At first, the world resisted. Broadcasters, journalists, and opponents refused to acknowledge it. But Ali, as always, stood his ground.
"Cassius Clay is a sla— name. I didn't choose it, and I don't want it. I am Muhammad Ali, a free man."
And with that, he became more than a champion in the ring; he became a champion of identity, a beacon of change, and one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
The world would never forget his name: Muhammad Ali. The greatest.
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