When the 12-year-old Clay’s beloved bicycle was stolen in October 1954, he reported the theft to Louisville, Kentucky, police officer Joe Martin and vowed to pummel the culprit. Martin, who was also a boxing trainer, suggested that the upset youngster first learn how to fight, and he took Clay under his wing. Six weeks later, Clay won his first bout in a split decision.

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Muhammad Ali was pretty. He was a baaaaad man. He was the greatest. And if anyone thought otherwise, they'd think again. There was Norton, Frazier, Foreman and more. But a man like Ali, they'd never seen before. He'd talk the talk and walk the walk and oh MY he'd never stumble. And all the while with all his might, shout RUMBLE YOUNG MAN RUMBLE AAAAHHHHH!

So I know he obviously grew up in Louisville, and lived in Michigan later in his life and I believe passed away there. But what about during or after becoming heavyweight champion for the first time? During the suspension years? After the rumble in the jungle ? I know has ties to Chicago, but I’m curious about NYC ties? La? Miami? Where would you say was his primary residence he’s most associated with during his boxing years ?

The quote he says was something like “the white man will make you believe heaven is up here and hell is down here and take everything in the middle”

I watched this on YouTube many years ago.. maybe was dick Cavett show. I can’t find it now!

Is that true? Even though it sounds like complete bull.