Muhammad Ali was extremely skilled with his words, and he is known to this day for his sayings about sports and life. 🎙️ #MuhammadAli #BoxingLegend #SportsIcon #WordsOfWisdom

The only way through is forward, gloves up. 💥 #MuhammadAli #BoxingLegend #ChampionMindset #HeavyweightEnergy

Muhammad Ali in action against Larry Holmes at the Sports Pavilion at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. 🥊 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #LarryHolmes #BoxingHistory #LasVegas #CaesarsPalace

On this day in 1973, Muhammad Ali faced Dutch champion Rudi Lubbers and went the distance, earning a unanimous decision victory after 12 rounds. 🏆 #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #BoxingHistory #OnThisDay

Despite his flashiness in the ring, Muhammad Ali’s personal style was classic and refined, favoring fitted suits, slim ties, and, casually, polos with jeans. 👔 #MuhammadAli #BoxingLegend #Menswear #ClassicStyle

Muhammad Ali looking in the mirror while training in Miami Beach, FL. 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #BoxingLegend #TrainingDay #ChampionMindset

Muhammad Ali frequently ran the 7-mile distance to and from his training gym. 🏃‍♂️ #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #AliLegacy #Quotes

Peeking out to see if the weekend is here yet. 👀 #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #WeekendMood #AlmostTheWeekend

“Inside of a ring or out, ain’t nothing wrong with going down. It’s staying down that’s wrong.” #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #AliLegacy #Quotes

“It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am.” #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #Ali #BoxingLegend #TuesdayMood #Iconic

“My secret is self-confidence, a champion at birth. I’m lyrical, I’m fresh, I’m smart. My fists have proved my worth.” #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #AliLegacy

A quiet moment of preparation: Muhammad Ali getting his hands wrapped by trainer Angelo Dundee while training at 5th Street Gym in Miami Beach, Florida. 🤝 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #Training

In 1990, Muhammad Ali was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, a fitting honor for a champion whose impact reached far beyond the ring. 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #HallOfFam

“I was determined that I would be successful. I thought about it, I dreamed about it, I slept it, I ate it…and I believed.” 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #AliLegacy #Quote

On this day in 1961, Muhammad Ali faced Alex Miteff in Louisville. Giving up 22 pounds, Clay overcame an early challenge before unleashing a relentless flurry of punches to earn a sixth-round TKO victory. 🔥 #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #AliLegacy

Monday blues? The Greatest knew how to fight through anything. 💪 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest

A portrait of Muhammad Ali during a photo shoot while training in Miami Beach, Florida. ✨ 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #AliLegacy

Saturday state of mind: calm outside the ropes, champion energy within. 😎🥊 📸: @LeiferNeil #MuhammadAli #ChampionMindset #FightLegend

On October 2, 1980, Muhammad Ali returned to the ring to face heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Despite a courageous effort, Holmes earned a TKO victory in one of the final chapters of Ali's legendary career. #MuhammadAli #BoxingHistory #OnThisDay #HeavyweightBoxing

Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier on October 1, 1975, in the legendary "Thrilla in Manila," one of boxing's greatest heavyweight battles. #MuhammadAli #ThrillainManila #MuhammadAlivsJoeFrazier #Boxing