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Muhammad Ali punches a globe at the Plaza Hotel in Rome, Italy, 6th February 2001. The great career of the most famous American boxer is highlighted by an Olympic gold medal in light- heavyweight at the Rome 1960 Games and three World Heavyweight Champion titles. Ali was also crowned Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the BBC. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Muhammad Ali punches a globe at the Plaza Hotel in Rome, Italy, 6th February 2001. The great career of the most famous American boxer is highlighted by an Olympic gold medal  in light- heavyweight at the Rome 1960 Games and three World Heavyweight Champion titles. Ali was also crowned Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the BBC.  (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)