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He won the gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Games in Rome.
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In the ancient Olympics at the Athens how often were the Olympics held?
every year
In what year did the Modern Olympics start?
1896 the first modern Olympics started
What year did New Zealand first enter the Olympics?
they entered the olympics in 1908
What year was the Olympics in the US?
2002
Who won the Olympics in 1978?
There were no 1978 Olympics. Both the summer and winter Olympics of that time were held in the same year, and every fourth year. There were Olympic games in 1976 and 1980, but none in 1978.
What year was Cassius clay born?
1942 but there are 2 of them, Cassius clay a.k.a muhammed ali was born 1942 the other Cassius clay was born 1810
Who did Mohumed Ali fight in Croke Park and in what year?
Cassius Clay turned Muhamed Ali fought Lewis in 1972 at Croke Park.
Why did Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali?
Cassius Clay changed his name after converting to Islam. He announced that he was a Black Muslim and changed his name to Muhammad Ali instead of Cassius Clay. To express Black Power(Apex)
Who won the Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year Award in 1963?
Cassius Clay as he was called back then. He later changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
Why did Cassius clay start boxing?
In 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky, 12-year-old Cassius Marcellus Clay's bike was stolen while he and a friend were at the Columbia Auditorium. Young Cassius found a cop in a gym, Joe Martin, and boiling with youthful rage, told Martin he was going to "whup" whoever stole his bike. Martin admonished, "You better learn to box first." Within weeks, 89-pound Cassius had his first bout-his first win. For the next 27 years, Cassius would be in that ring. Even in his youth, he had dreams of being heavyweight champion of the world. But his life would take turns that no seer could've predicted. Actually his bicycle was stolen as repercussion from a "rock fight" on the railroad tracks at 30th and Hale, between Cassius, his younger brother Rudy on one side and Barry Kane and Jim Money on the other side. Either Cassius or Rudy, it is unclear which one, hit Money in the head with one of the thrown rocks. As retaliation, Money stole Cassius bike and stomped the spokes out of the wheels. Later, Cassius and Money confronted each other at the Parkland Ice Plant at 31st and Woodland and had a short street fight over the stolen bike and the rock fight. Police Sgt Joe Martin ordered Clay, Money and Kane to the Columbia Gym for boxing training. Clay, Money or Kane, never faced each other in the ring due to weight class differences. Clay and Kane remained in the program while Money left to Join the Marine Corps. Cassius went on the win the Olympic Gold Medal in Rome in 1960, Barry R. Kane, was the 7 time Golden Gloves Champion for Kentucky and later followed Money into the Marines where Kane holds the 1st round knock out record for boxing smokers at the MCRRD at Parris Island. It has often been said that Kane, pound for pound, was the best boxer ever produced from the State of Kentucky, including Clay. Barry Kane remained very close friends with Cassius until Malcolm X and the Black Muslims recruited Clay to change his name to Muhammad Ali and refuse to accept the draft into the service due to the fact that the Black Muslims considered Clay to be a minister. Clay and Kane remained somewhat friendly toward each other in the later years, however, Money never had much to do with Clay after that, other than an occasional accidental meeting when both were visiting their hometown at the same time.
What was popular in 1964?
In 1964, while America was at war in Vietnam, the Beatles became VERY popular, as did space age clothing. In this year Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammed Ali, the first Ford Mustang was produced, the Olympics were held in Tokyo, and Martin Luther King Jr. reached the peak of his career by receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
How did Muhammad ali learned to fight?
In 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky, 12-year-old Cassius Marcellus Clay's bike was stolen while he and a friend were at the Columbia Auditorium. Young Cassius found a cop in a gym, Joe Martin, and boiling with youthful rage, told Martin he was going to "whup" whoever stole his bike. Martin admonished, "You better learn to box first." Within weeks, 89-pound Cassius had his first bout-his first win. For the next 27 years, Cassius would be in that ring. Even in his youth, he had dreams of being heavyweight champion of the world. But his life would take turns that no seer could've predicted.
What year did Lew Alcindor change his name?
Lew Alcindor changed his name to Kareen Abdul-Jabbar for the same reason that Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammed Ali - because they are Islamic, and wanted their names to reflect that.
What year was the Beijing Olympics held?
The Beijing Olympics were held in the year 2008.
What countries will be in Olympics this year?
there will be many countries contributing in the Olympics this year. such as Britain, America and Brazil.
What year was tennis first in the Olympics?
In first hit the headlines that tennis was in the Olympics was in the year of 1896.
Where is the Olympics held all this year?
There are no Olympic games this year (2010). The next Olympics are in 2012
