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We have other nominated athletes who transcended sports, but there is still only one Muhammad Ali.

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  • Sport Boxing
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    Boxing Record: 56-5, 37 by KO
    4-Time WBA Heavyweight Champion
    2-Time WBC Heavyweight Champion
    1-Time The Ring Heavyweight Champion
    1-Time Lineal Heavyweight Champion
    1 Olympic Light Heavyweight Gold Medal (1960)
    1 AP Male Athlete of the Year Award (1974)
    Member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame
    Member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame

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"He can run, but he can't hide."

Joe Louis said this about Billy Conn, one of the many who challenged him for the heavyweight title and failed.

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  • Sport Boxing
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    Boxing Record: 66-3, 52 Wins by KO
    1-Time World Heavyweight Champion
    1-Time The Ring Heavyweight Champion
    Member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame

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