16-20 Muhammad Ali Facts
16. In 1969, a fictional boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Rocky Marciano was shown in movie theatres around the world. They were each filmed acting out every possible fight scenario and a computer used probability data to come to the result of a Marciano win by KO in the 13th round. – Source
17. The Muhammad Ali effect (in psychology), named after Muhammad Ali, states that people who are asked to rate their intelligence and moral behavior in comparison to others will rate themselves as more moral, but not more intelligent than others. – Source
18. In 1990, Muhammad Ali went to Iraq to meet Saddam Hussein about releasing 15 American civilians being held in Iraq by Hussein against their will. After meeting with Hussein, Ali got all 15 American prisoners released and they returned to America 3 days later. – Source
19. In 1980, Larry Holmes defeated Muhammad Ali in a title bout. Holmes seemed to show signs of regret in punishing Ali so much during the fight. Holmes appeared in a post-fight interview with tears in his eyes as he was asked why he was crying, replying that he respected Ali “a whole lot.” – Source
20. Muhammad Ali threw his Olympic gold medal into an Ohio river to protest racial discrimination in America. – Source
21-25 Muhammad Ali Facts
21. Bruce Lee was a big Muhammad Ali fan and would watch his fights on film obsessively. – Source
22. In 1978 D.C. comics published Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. – Source
23. Muhammad Ali’s IQ was found to be in the 16th percentile, protecting him from the draft. – Source
24. In 2012, Muhammad Ali received the Liberty Medal for his longtime role as a heavyweight for humanitarian causes, civil rights, and religious freedom. – Source
25. In 1967 Muhammad Ali refused to be inducted into the U.S. armed forces, saying “I ain’t got no quarrel with those Vietcong.” – Source
