Muhammad Ali Center

ON THIS DAY: July 22, 1961 Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) fought and defeated Alonzo Johnson at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. 🥊 This newspaper clipping from the fight preview lives in our permanent collection thanks to a 2015 donation by Philip Faversham.

“I am an ordinary man who worked hard to develop the talent I was given. I believed in myself, and I believe in the goodness of others.” - Muhammad Ali Sign the Ali Compassion Pledge: aliindex.org/pledge/ #AliCompassion 📷 : Associated Press/Ron Frehm

It's National Vanilla Ice Cream Day! 🍦 Be like the Champ in this 1966 photo and treat yourself to some ice cream today! 📷 : Thomas Hoepker

Now's your chance to vote for Greatness! We've been nominated in USA TODAY @10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Attraction for Sports Fans, and we need your help to bring home the gold!🏅 Cast your vote here every day through August 18: bit.ly/3TTyiXg

Happy birthday Robin Williams! 🎉 Williams became good friends with Muhammad Ali during a Celebrity Fight Night event in 2006, even posing the Champ in a legendary boxing stance. Williams would have been 74 years old today. 📷 : Michael Caulfield

ON THIS DAY: In 1962, Ali won against Alejandro Lavorante in a 10-round matchup, knocking out Lavorante in the fifth round within the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. 📷: Digital Museum/Tony Gee alicenter.org/digitalmuseum

ON THIS DAY: July 19, 1996 🌎 Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic cauldron in Atlanta and inspired viewers around the globe. Today we remember and honor the light he shared with the world 🕯️

Exciting news as we just recently were named the Best Sports Museum in Louisville by @louisvillemag! If you haven't been to the Muhammad Ali Center, now is the time to check us out! alicenter.org/get-tickets

Stay cool this summer with merch from the Muhammad Ali Center Museum Store, including a great new Ali's Louisville tote bag from Louisville artist Maizie Clarke and T-shirts featuring the Greatest from @ContendersUSA. Shop these and more on our store! store.alicenter.org

The Muhammad Ali Index aims to lead the conversation on compassion and help communities build a more compassionate world. With your help, we can all become faces of compassion. Sign the Ali Compassion Pledge and become a champion of compassion. Aliindex.org/pledge

🥊 APPLY TODAY! High school students looking to be part of Greatness can now apply for our Muhammad Ali Center Council of Students youth leadership program to learn about social justice and participate in projects throughout the community. To apply: alicenter.org/maccs

Don't miss our Members-Only Accessing the Archives event! This exclusive opportunity allows members to dive deeper into Muhammad Ali's life and legacy with access to the Ali Center's archives not seen in our museum. Register here: alicenter.org/atajuly2025

"We can't be brave without fear.” - Muhammad Ali 📷: Fred Kaplan

We're one week away from our Members-Only Accessing the Archives event! You don't want to miss this opportunity to dive deeper into Muhammad Ali's life and legacy with access to the Ali Center's archives. Learn more about this event and register here: alicenter.org/atajuly2025

We want to see your acts of compassion! For a chance to win VIP tickets to this year's Bourbon & Beyond and Louder than Life presented by @dannywimmerpres, we're looking for champions of compassion to share their stories of kindness. Learn more here: dwpresents.tbits.me/tb_app/521373

🥊 APPLY TODAY! High school students looking to be part of Greatness can now apply for our Muhammad Ali Center Council of Students youth leadership program to learn about social justice and participate in projects throughout the community. To apply: alicenter.org/maccs

Be sure to tune into @espn later today for @SportsCenter's 50 States in 50 Days - you'll see some Greatness featured here at the Ali Center! Big thanks to @michaeleaves and the entire ESPN crew for visiting and allowing us to share our mission on today's program.

Join us this Saturday for @parksalliancelu's Alberta O. Jones Park Day starting at 2PM and featuring food, music, entertainment, and more! Learn more here: bit.ly/4lK0Z4P

Muhammad Ali Center's response to rise in white supremacist activity and our unwavering commitment to fighting racial injustice and promoting peace:

“It’s not bragging if you can back it up.” - Muhammad Ali 📷: Clay Family Photo Collection See more here: bit.ly/3WDFhWA