Muhammad Ali

Sports Illustrated Cover: October 13, 1975 WBC/WBA World Heavyweight Title: The Thrilla in Manilla Muhammad Ali throwing a right punch vs Joe Frazier during their fight in the Philippines. “I always bring out the best in the men I fight, but Joe Frazier, I’ll tell the world…

He Didn’t Wait to Be Crowned. Ali told the world he was the greatest before anyone else believed it. Then he made us all believers. This hoody is for those who walk with that same conviction. "It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am.” In fact, it’s impossible.…

On this day in 1961, Muhammad Ali took on Alonzo Johnson in the ring and won by unanimous decision. #MuhammadAli #Icon #Boxing #Champion #AlonzoJohnson #Fight

On this day in 1962, Muhammad Ali took down Alejandro Lavorante in the 5th round. #MuhammadAli #Icon #Boxing #Champion #AlejandoLavorante #Fight

🥊On this day in 1972🥊 The fierce battle between Ali and Al 'Blue' Lewis held in Dublin, Ireland, reached its climax in the 11th round when Lewis was dealt a powerful knockout blow. #MuhammadAli #Icon #Boxing #Champion #BlueLewis #Fight

Sports Illustrated Cover: September 30, 1996 This cover is a composite image of a portrait of Muhammad Ali taken at his Berrien Springs, Michigan house and a portrait of Joe Frazier taken at his gym in Philadelphia. #MuhmmadAli #Icon #SportsIllustrated #Cover #Portrait…

Muhammad Ali during a photo shoot in Houston, Texas. 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #Icon #NeilLeifer #Photography #Houston #Texas #Photoshoot

Sports Illustrated Cover: November 11, 1974 WBA/WBC Heavyweight title: Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman at Stade du 20 Mai (currently known as Stade Tata Raphaël) in Kinshasa, Zaire for “The Rumble in the Jungle” match. #MuhammadAli #Icon #SportsIllustrated #HeavyweightTitle…

“True success is reaching our potential without compromising our values.” #MuhammadAli #Icon #Quote #Boxing #Champion #GOAT

“If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.” 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #Icon #Champion #Quote #Dreams #NeilLeifer #Photography

Sports Illustrated Cover: July 10, 1967 On this day in 1967, Ali covered the Sports Illustrated magazine titled “The Scramble for Ali’s Title.” He is shown standing victorious over George Chuvalo, Ernie Terrell, Karl Mildenberger, and Joe Frazier. 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli…

Fight Friday. 💥🥊 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #Icon #Fight #Champion #Friday #NeilLeifer

Muhammad getting his gloves tied while training for his fight vs Jimmy Ellis at Astrohall. Houston, TX. 7/15/1971 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #Icon #JimmyEllis #NeilLeifer #Photography #Fight #Champion

Sports Illustrated Cover: December 23, 1974 Ali was chosen as the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #Icon #SportsIllustrated #NeilLeifer #SportsmanoftheYear #Cover

“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.” 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #Icon #Quote #NeilLeifer #Photography #Talent

Sports Illustrated Cover: September 15, 1975 WBC/WBA World Heavyweight Title Preview: Closeup portrait of promoter with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier during a photoshoot at Life Studios in NYC. 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #Icon #SportsIllustrated #NeilLeifer #Preview…

Sports Illustrated Cover: April 25, 1988 Closeup portrait of former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali taken on April 21, 1988. #MuhammadAli #Icon #SportsIllustrated #Closeup #Portrait #Cover

Closeup portrait of Muhammad Ali during photo shoot while training for Jimmy Ellis fight at Astrohall. Houston, TX. 7/15/1971. 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #Icon #Champion #NeilLeifer #Photography #JimmyEllis #Photoshoot

“The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.” #MuhammadAli #Icon #Boxing #Quote #GOAT #Dreams

Sports Illustrated Cover: September 29, 1980 Portrait of Muhammad Ali before his fight vs Larry Holmes on October 2, 1980, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. #MuhammadAli #Icon #SportsIllustrated #Cover #LarryHomes #LasVegas