The most famous boxer in American history is arguably Muhammad Ali. His boxing style is summarized by his phrase “float like a b
utterfly, sting like a bee.” Ali actively participated in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s. Although Ali was black and Muslim, he was a national hero for a significant percentage of Americans of different races, cultures, and backgrounds. Perform a bit of research on Muhammad Ali online.
What do you think allowed him to bring people from various cultures and backgrounds together?
This question presupposes that Muhammed Ali did in fact bring people together. During his working lifetime, that is, when he was actually boxing, Muhammed Ali was an incredibly controversial figure who many wanted to see lose. His talent led some people to him but he was not a universally beloved figure in his time. In fact, the movie Rocky is seen as a jab (pun intended) at Ali
