He floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee, darting and dancing his way to boxing’s heavyweight world championship. In the process, the fleet-footed and motormouthed fighter became King of the Ring and more: a cultural icon who dominated headlines, generated controversy, and enthralled even those audiences uninterested in the sport.  Learn the fascinating facts about this dazzling champ:
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-How he began boxing at only age 12—and the trainer who first knew he was something special
- His involvement in the controversial Nation of Islam
- What happened when he refused to fight in the Vietnam War
- Round-by-round coverage of his “Rumble in the Jungle†and “Thrilla in Manila†matchups with George Foreman and nemesis Joe Frazier
- His present-day battle with Parkinson’s Syndrome