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Muhammad Ali: Wife, Net Worth, Height, Age

Muhammad Ali remains one of the most recognizable figures in sports history, remembered for his extraordinary boxing career, fearless personality, and humanitarian work. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky, he became a three-time heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist before building a legacy far beyond the ring. Ali was married four times and was married to Lonnie Ali from 1986 until his death in 2016. He was 74 years old when he died.

Muhammad Ali Quick Bio

Muhammad Ali ProfileDetails
Full NameMuhammad Ali
Birth NameCassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Date of BirthJanuary 17, 1942
Age74 years at the time of his death
Date of DeathJune 3, 2016
BirthplaceLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionProfessional boxer, activist and humanitarian
Famous ForThree-time world heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist and one of boxing’s most influential figures
Nickname“The Greatest,” “The People’s Champion,” and “The Louisville Lip”
FatherCassius Marcellus Clay Sr.
MotherOdessa Grady Clay
SiblingRahaman Ali, his younger brother
EducationCentral High School, Louisville; he graduated in 1960.
Olympic AchievementGold medal in light-heavyweight boxing at the 1960 Rome Olympics
Professional Boxing Record56 wins, 5 losses, 37 wins by knockout
World Heavyweight TitlesThree-time world heavyweight champion
Husband / WifeMuhammad Ali was the husband; he was married four times
Final Wife / PartnerYolanda “Lonnie” Ali
Marriage to Lonnie Ali1986–2016; they remained together until his death.
Previous WivesSonji Roi, Belinda Boyd (Khalilah Ali), and Veronica Porché
ChildrenNine children, including Maryum, Rasheda, Jamillah, Muhammad Ali Jr., Laila, Khaliah, Miya, Hana and Asaad.
FamilyHis parents were Cassius Clay Sr. and Odessa Clay, and his younger brother was Rahaman Ali.
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBrown
Hobbies & InterestsPoetry, public speaking, humanitarian work, social activism and entertainment
ReligionIslam
Career StartAmateur boxing before turning professional in 1960
Career HighlightsOlympic gold medal, three heavyweight championships, victories over Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier and George Foreman
Humanitarian WorkAdvocated for peace, civil rights, humanitarian causes and social justice throughout his life
Major HonorPresidential Medal of Freedom, awarded in 2005
Net WorthEstimated at around $80 million at the time of his death; this is an estimate rather than a publicly verified final estate valuation.
InstagramMuhammad Ali did not personally operate Instagram during his lifetime; his legacy is represented through official Ali-related organizations and channels.
LegacyRemembered as one of the greatest boxers in history and a global cultural, humanitarian and social-justice icon.

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A Timeline Muhammad Ali Public Career

Year/DateMajor Event
January 17, 1942Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky.
1954His bicycle was stolen, leading him to meet police officer and boxing trainer Joe Martin.
1957Entered Central High School and continued developing as a boxer.
1960Won Olympic gold in light-heavyweight boxing at the Rome Olympics.
1960Began his professional boxing career.
1964Defeated Sonny Liston to become world heavyweight champion and announced his conversion to Islam.
1967Refused induction into the U.S. military because of his opposition to the Vietnam War; he was subsequently stripped of his heavyweight title.
1972Made his first pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) and established his training camp at Deer Lake, Pennsylvania.
1974Defeated George Foreman in the famous “Rumble in the Jungle.”
1975Defeated Joe Frazier in their third bout, the “Thrilla in Manila.”
1981Fought Trevor Berbick in his final professional fight and retired from boxing.
1984Was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
1986Married Yolanda “Lonnie” Williams.
1990Helped negotiate the release of American hostages in Iraq.
1996Lit the Olympic cauldron at the Atlanta Olympic Games.
1998Named a United Nations Messenger of Peace.
2005Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Muhammad Ali Center opened in Louisville.
June 3, 2016Muhammad Ali died at age 74 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Muhammad Ali Family

Family DetailInformation
FatherCassius Marcellus Clay Sr.
MotherOdessa Grady Clay
BrotherRahaman Ali
WivesSonji Roi, Belinda Boyd/Khalilah Ali, Veronica Porché, Lonnie Ali
Final WifeYolanda “Lonnie” Ali
Children9 children
DaughterLaila Ali
Family LegacyHis family continues to preserve and promote his legacy

Muhammad Ali Official Social Accounts

PlatformOfficial Account
Instagram@AliCenterLou
X@AliCenter
FacebookMuhammad Ali Center
TikTok@Muhammadalictr
Official WebsiteMuhammad Ali Center

Muhammad Ali Boxing Gloves

CollectionDetailsDocumented Price
Fight-Worn Gloves — Sonny Liston I1964 Cassius Clay vs. Sonny Liston$836,500
Fight-Worn Gloves — Sonny Liston1965 “Phantom Punch” bout$956,000
Fight-Worn Gloves — Joe Frazier I1971 bout$388,375
Fight-Worn Gloves — Floyd Patterson II1972 bout$84,000
Fight-Worn Gloves — Leon Spinks I1978 bout$76,250

Muhammad Ali Boxing Robes

CollectionDetailsDocumented Price
“Thrilla in Manila” Robe1975, fight-worn and signed$549,000
Joe Frazier I Robe1971, fight-worn and signed$348,000
Leon Spinks II Robe1978, fight-worn$74,687.50
Sonny Liston I Robe1964, fight-worn$81,000
Training Robe1975, “Thrilla in Manila” training period$23,400

Muhammad Ali Boxing Trunks

CollectionDetailsDocumented Price
Patterson II Trunks1972, fight-worn and signed$140,300
“Rumble in the Jungle” Trunks1974 vs. George Foreman$143,400
“Thrilla in Manila” Trunks1975 vs. Joe Frazier$155,350
Jean-Pierre Coopman Trunks1976, signed and inscribed$42,000
Training Trunks1970s, Everlast$5,490.98
White Satin Everlast TrunksFight-worn$11,695.20

Muhammad Ali Boxing Shoes

CollectionDetailsDocumented Price
“Thrilla in Manila” Shoes1975, fight-worn$119,500
“Thrilla in Manila” ShoesAnother documented pair$150,000
“Rumble in the Jungle” Shoes1974 vs. George Foreman$52,000

Muhammad Ali Training Gloves & Equipment

CollectionDetailsDocumented Price
Sparring Gloves1980 training for Larry Holmes, inscribed to Sylvester Stallone$60,000
Training Worn GlovesEarly 1970s$10,755 for a gloves-and-trunks lot
Signed Everlast Glove & TrunksSigned Muhammad Ali memorabilia set$1,818
Amateur Training GlovesLate 1950s, Cassius Clay period$7,767.50

Muhammad Ali Personal & Championship Items

CollectionDetailsDocumented Price
WBC Heavyweight Championship BeltBelt earned after defeating George Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle”$6.18 million
“Three Times World Champion” RingAli’s personal championship ring$59,750
Handwritten Letter1964 letter confirming his conversion to Islam$131,450
Signed Handwritten Letter1960 Cassius Clay letter$7,767.50
Fight Poster1964 Sonny Liston vs. Cassius Clay$32,400

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