Muhammad Ali: Boxing Champ & Role Model

by Thomas S. Owens, Tom Owens

Overview

Legendary Athletes introduces readers to the people who have made significant impacts both athletically and socially. Muhammad Ali: Boxing Champ & Role Model highlights Muhammad Ali's childhood and rise to fame. Career highlights, battles along the way, and humanitarian contributions are also discussed. The boxing champ's lasting legacy is told through informative sidebars, captivating photos, and engaging text. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617147524
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/28/2011
Series:	Legendary Athletes
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Caterpillar Cassius, Butterfly Ali 6

Chapter 2 "The Greatest" Growing Up 16

Chapter 3 Turning Pro 26

Chapter 4 Fighting for a Cause 34

Chapter 5 The US Army and Ali 44

Chapter 6 The Fight of the Century 52

Chapter 7 Rumble in the Jungle 58

Chapter 8 Thrilla in Manila 68

Chapter 9 A Different Kind of Fight 78

Chapter 10 Life after Boxing 86

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112