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