One of the definitions of success is, you don’t need to get introduced. People know you by your works. This only happens with successful people. In another sense, it is known as fame too. Fame is a Co-product of success and always stands after success. So if you are looking for Fame, you should look for success. Success is the product of planning, hard work, determination, and more importantly execution. If you are determined and following your plan with full of discipline, then surely destiny will touch your feet. This is what happens with the greatest ” Muhammad Ali” a man who doesn’t need any kind of introduction. He was the person, known as the king of his era. He is one who is an inspiration to many like you. The way he fights and enters the lobby entertains his fans a lot.
Muhammad Ali was a legend, who died in 2016 but will always be alive in heart of the fans. It has been5 years since he passes away but still, we remember him by his fights and matches. He gets his name, fame, success just because of his discipline towards his work. He shows punctuality in his training. Let us see what was Muhammad Ali’s daily routine and learn from his routine. Let us have an eye on some of his habits, facts, and achievements
“I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.”
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Who is Muhammad Ali
- Muhammad Ali ( born January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer, poet and philanthropist.
- He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century.
- Ali is frequently ranked as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
- In 1999, he was named the Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.
- He began training as an amateur boxer at age 12. At 18, he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics and turned professional later that year.
| Born | Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. January 17, 1942 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Died | June 3, 2016 (aged 74) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Monuments | Muhammad Ali Center, Muhammad Ali Mural, Los Angeles[1] |
| Education | Central High School (1958) |
| Spouse(s) | Sonji Roi(m. 1964; div. 1966) Belinda Boyd(m. 1967; div. 1977) Veronica Porché Ali(m. 1977; div. 1986) Yolanda Williams (m. 1986) |
| Children | 9 |
| Parents | Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. (father) Odessa Grady Clay (mother) |
| Boxing career | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The greatest, The People’s Champion, The Louisville Lip |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 61 |
| Wins | 56 |
| Wins by KO | 37 |
| Losses | 5 |
“It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am.”
Morning of Muhammad Ali
- Wakes up Early in morning
Md Ali use to wake up in early morning. He was considered as Morning Lark as he wakes up at around 4.30 a.m. Waking up early gives him motivation for the whole day and, he starts his day with full of positivity by his religious prayer. - Running schedule
After freshing up, he wents to pursue his running schedule, he starts his running by 5.30 a.m. His running routine was of 6 miles daily in his heavy boot. This helps him giving stamina and making him fit. - Breakfast time
After Completing his running and some warm up exercises he use to have breakfast. His breakfast usually use to contains eggs, toast, 100% orange juice & lots of water. - Movie time
After completing his breakfast, he use to take morning break by watching a full movie in morning. This helps him in maintaining his mental peace and relaxing him. This indirectly makes him updated about, whats happening in the world. - Nap
After watching movie, he takes morning nap, as rest is also a part of exercise.
Afternoon of Muhammad Ali
- Training time
After taking a morning nap, he wents to his gym and he use to do workout hard. He is punctual to his time and reach his gym by 12.30 p.m. Muhammad Ali worked out six days a week. - Massage time
After having a tight working session till 4 p.m. Ali takes a body massage. In indian ayurveda it is mentioned that one should take massage after workout for better results. This massage makes him feel free and nourishes him too.
Evening of Muhammad Ali
- Dinner time
After taking a massage, Md Ali use to had his dinner at around 5 p.m. His dinner includes chicken, steak, green beans, potatoes & fruit. His diet use to contains alot of proteins. - Evening walk
After finshing his dinner, Md Ali takes an evening walk. This help in getting food digestion easily. - Shower
After evening walk, Ali use to take a shower which makes him feel fresh. After shower he had his religious prayer before the bed. - Watch TV
Before going to bed, he watches TV as he likes to watch and calm his mind. - Sleep time
At around 10 p.m. he winds up his day and sleeps early. After waking up in morning his cycle repeats.
“I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’”
Facts about Muhammad Ali
- His mother was a domestic helper and his father was a billboard painter.
- There was an occasion when a storekeeper denied him a drink of water because of his color.
- He started boxing at the tender age of 12 in a random manner. After someone stole his bike.
- In 1964 he changed his name to Muhammad Ali after joining the Nation of Islam.
- During the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, Ali had the honor of lighting the cauldron.
- Muhammad Ali was declared by Ring Magazine as “the Fighter of the Year” on five occasions. This figure is much more than any other boxer has received. In 1990 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
- Thanks to his popularity, several movies were made about Ali including: A.K.A. Cassius Clay, I am Ali, Ali: An American Hero, The Greatest and many more.
“My principles are more important than the money or my title.”
Things to Learn from Muhammad Ali
- Pick a higher purpose that is close to your heart.
- Learn to Sacrifice Your Comforts.
- By being great at your job, you are allowing infinite opportunities to arise in your life.
- Nothing is impossible, and if you want to change the world, you have to acknowledge that fact.
- Success takes hard work, dedication, and talent. No individual reaches their goals if they don’t work hard to be better.
- If you believe in your skills and abilities, then you can achieve anything you set your mind to.
- If you can come up with it in your mind, make your heart believe it. When your heart feels it, you will be able to achieve it.
“A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.”
