Why did Muhammad Ali write poetry?

Answer 1

technically he did not write poetry because he was not much educated growing up in a racist era and not being able to afford education but had famous quotes from his boxing career.

......why?

to express his feelings of action through words which people would understand and connect with.

Answer 2

Muhammad Ali wrote poetry as a way to express his thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, particularly regarding social justice, racial equality, and his personal struggles. Poetry allowed Ali to share his innermost feelings with the world and inspired others through his words.