15 Facts that prove Muhammad Ali is the greatest fighter ever (With Pictures)

9. He Fought For Civil Rights During His Down Time

During his time away from boxing, Ali became an icon of civil rights and black empowerment, even inspiring civil rights leaderslike Martin Luther King, Jr. and later Al Sharpton in their fights for justice. Ali was more than a fighter in the ring, proving an athlete was an icon that needed to fight for what was right on top of fighting for glory and fame. Ali repeatedly proved he was an incredible fighter in the ring, but fighting for equality is a much greater challenge with stronger goals, and Ali both inspired millions to act and did everything he himself could to further ideals of equality in the United States.