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In the summer of 1961 Cassius before being Heavy Weight Champ and still going by Cassius Clay Ali met Gorgeous George and Gorgeous George gave him some advice. Gorgeous George sage was " A lot of people will pay to see someone shut your mouth so keep on bragging and keep on sassing and always be outrageous"
Afterward Cassius became known as the Lou ville Lip.
Gorgeous George was a smaller wrestler with average skill and lost often till he had the idea to become Gorgeous George and the crowd hated him so much they bought tickets to wresting matches just to see him beaten. He is also considered to be the beginning of Pop Culture.
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Who inspired Muhammad ali to box?
Gorgeous George the wrestler
Where did Muhammad Ali get his trash talk from?
HE GOT HIS IDEA FROM A WRESTLER WHO WAS ON A RADIO INTERVEIW WITH HIM . THE WRESTLER WAS CALL GORGEOUS GEORGE
Who influenced Muhammad Ali?
gorgeous george (wrestler) sugar ray robinson willie pep jack johnson benny leonard
The boxing match known as the rumble in the jungle was between Muhammad ali and whom?
It was George Foreman that fought Muhammad Ali in Rumble in the Jungle. In Zaire in 1974.
Did Abraham Lincoln influence Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
no
What year did Muhammad ali refer to himself as the greatest?
i think 1963 was the first time. after appearing on a radio show along with wrestler gorgeous george, he was influenced by georges antics.
Who won rumble in the jungle?
Muhammad Ali (who beat George Foreman in that fight).
Who has Muhammad ali influenced?
Muhammad Ali has had a huge influence, both on sports and popular culture. He is a symbol for what can be accomplished with unbridled confidence.
Did Muhammad Ali influence anyone?
yes he did millions,not just boxing fans
Who did Muhammad Ali say hit him the hardest in the ring?
george foreman
What medal did Muhammad ali receive from George Bush?
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Who defeated George Foreman is the world heavy weight championship?
Muhammad ali
