It’s been seven years since Muhammad Ali left the world. However, to his millions of fans and followers, he remains the foremost icon they look up to whenever talks about boxing erupt. In his lifetime, he received numerous honors, awards, and accolades. But his enigmatic hold remains not only over the die-hards but also over those who hold him in high esteem as one of the most illustrious flag-bearers of human rights and freedom. The Association of Boxing Commissions recently inducted Muhammad Ali into the ‘Circle of Honor.’ His daughter, Rasheda Ali, attended the felicitation ceremony to receive the honor on his behalf.

Excited, she shared the delightful news with all her followers on Instagram the day before yesterday. Her message read that the honor reflected his undying devotion to the sport. Not to forget his desire to help others and thus make a difference in the world. She thanks the association for taking care of her father’s legacy. The following comments depicted Muhammad Ali’s position over humanity, the most outstanding athlete of the twentieth century.

Muhammad Ali, the leading light of boxing, the world still remembers him

Rasheda Ali said, “I am deeply honored to accept the Association of Boxing Commissions’ induction into the “Circle of Honor” on behalf of my father, @muhammadali. This is a testament to his unwavering dedication to the sport and his commitment to others and making a positive impact on the world. Thank you, ABC, for preserving his memory within the boxing community.”

On August 11, it will be fifty-three years since Muhammad Ali’ returned to boxing after an exile of three years. The City of Atlanta Athletic Commission cleared the way first. The sport’s greatest fighter refused to comply with the US Army’s draft policy, losing his license to box. The ban introduced in April 1967 lasted until 1970. By September, the New York State Athletic Commission followed Atlanta’s example and re-instituted his boxing license.

Though he lost his first professional bouts to Joe Frazier and Ken Norton, nothing, even the mighty George Foreman, could not stop Ali from becoming a world champion a second time in 1974, after the famous ‘Rumble in The Jungle.’ Muhammad Ali retained the title for four years until Leon Spinks dethroned him on February 15, 1978. Three years later, ‘The People’s Champion’ bid farewell to the sport that eventually became synonymous with his name.

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