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Muhammad Ali Asks Iran to Free US Hikers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Boxing champ Muhammad Ali is seeking the release of two American hikers from Iran by lobbying the country's supreme leader in a way that few American dignitaries can: as a brother in Islam. Arguably the most prominent U.S. Muslim, Ali made his simple, behind-the scenes appeal to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...

Artist Creates Portrait of Muhammad Ali Using Punching Bags

This artist's tribute to Muhammad Ali floats like a butterfly and swings like a ... punching bag. Using about 1,300 speed bags, five miles of stainless steel cables and two miles of aluminum tubing, artist Michael Kalish has strung up a massive homage to boxing's biggest legend. The installation -- titled "reALIze" --...

Fight of the Century: Smokin' Joe Frazier's Smashing Success

PHILADELPHIA -- Richard Nixon was rooting for Joe Frazier. That fact can be interpreted a number of ways, even by those who weren't born when Frazier took on Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden in the "Fight of the Century'' on March 8, 1971. So much more was on the line that night than the undisputed heavyweight...

Fight of the Century: Muhammad Ali's Legacy Grows in Defeat

Just outside of Madison Square Garden's 7th Avenue doors are soaring, decorated, celebratory columns of Garden historical splendor. A center one is plastered with a photograph and these words of a transcending boxing event that soon reaches 40 years old: ``THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY _ MARCH 8, 1971.'' Muhammad Ali vs. Joe...

Marco Antonio Barrera on Manny Pacquiao, Erik Morales, And More

LAS VEGAS -- On February 12, less than a month after his 37th birthday, five-time titlist Marco Antonio Barrera of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, scored a knockdown in each round on the way to a second-round stoppage of 43-year-old journeyman Jorge Arias of Providence, R.I. The win represented the 44th knockout, and the...

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London 2012 Olympics Countdown: Muhammad Ali Prompts Tears At Atlanta 1996

Olympic Games are emotional events for millions concerned, whether they are participating or not.

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Miley Cyrus preocupa por su delgada figura

Miley Cyrus performs on stage at Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XVIII on March 24, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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06/01/12 Queen to light the flame... any bets? Source: Deccan Herald - India Would you bet on Queen Elizabeth lighting the Olympic flame?
05/31/12 CORE Media Group Launches With Focus On Creating,... Source: PR Newswire NEW YORK , May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From legendary icons like Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali to enduring properties of the future like American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance , CORE Media Group, Inc. announced its launch today, a newly branded version of the company formerly known as CKx. The announcement was made by CORE Media Group President Marc Graboff , who joined the company earlier this year, following its acquisition in 2011 by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC.
05/31/12 Leader touts Somalia's potential Source: ABC - WATE 6 - Knoxville TN Somalia's prime minister says there is more to his country than pirates, extremists and hungry faces.
05/31/12 Ali and Iqbal are pick of defeated England team Source: Bury Times - Greater Manchester - UK RISING Bury boxers Muhammad Ali and Sahir Iqbal both won their bouts as part of the England team which travelled to Ireland for a junior international match.
05/31/12 Ali comes from behind to win in Ireland Source: Keighley News - Keighley - West Yorkshire - UK Keighley national champion Muhammad Ali came from behind to triumph for England against Ireland.