Self-proclaimed "The Greatest of All Time," Ali proved himself worthy of the title with two decades of ring dominance. Some of Ali's greatest and moments came in the life he led outside the ring. Ali was not only the greatest boxer in history therefore most significant. He was a role model for African Americans around the country. Ali was as confident in the public as he was in the boxing ring. As a black man …showed first 75 words of 712 total…

…showed last 75 words of 712 total…in “Rumble In the Jungle.” The fight was held in Zaire, Africa and was the first fight to be held on that continent. Ali held the championship until 36 years of age and regained the championship title an unprecedented third time by defeating Leon Spinks in a rematch bout. Leaving the sport he loved with a record of 56 wins, 37 by way of knockout. Ali used saying, "I am the greatest." Again and again and he is.