I cant tell you. He is the Devil! Age is whatever you think it is. MA: They dont have intelligence, and yet they stay together. If I say the mans going to fall in round five, like your man Henry Cooper here, he was stopped in round five but it was on a cut - it wasnt because he was out. "If you even dream of beating . Do you feel that Ali was the greatest boxer to step foot in the ring? I was in a Broadway musical called Big Time Buck Wright. But the people didnt know. No good in him, no justice, he's gonna be destroyed! Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. A gold medalist at the 1960 Olympics, he won the . IXl@T BC`)3Ml=g=3lV~R6X3AIr ]79U w8IK"# c~a}U#[v>Ku=o J1Ghf=43P' is3zqM6M^pA)_]NE]P1%'mc%;-&N_`v@)zEHzW /+pDMXLT MP: Can I put this to you though? Gorgeous George, a famous American wrestler who is deceased now, was there talking before myself. There aint no such thing as black Muslims. Things are getting much better, but I always wondered when I went to church on Sundays. I write: When you come to the fight dont block the aisles and dont block the door. I respected him then, and I respect him now. June 29, . And after these things that I heard in church, a preacher and watching this and that, I knew something was wrong but I couldnt pinpoint it. I must be the greatest. A man who is not courageous enough to take risks will never accomplish . Look at the kid carry the fight. Or do you think there will be a fight? Download. MA: No, I didnt. MP: But do you think if to ever get this separate state, do you think it can be achieved bloodlessly? And its always two or three in a row. Repeat that question. RIP, We will miss you. I am great! Before his fight with Archie Moore (1962), as quoted in. And when I heard it, Ive been free ever since. Our team is always happy in helping you deliver an experience. He took one quart of laughter, one pinch of concern, and then, he mixed willingness with happiness. Most fighters are scared to say they lightened up because they call the fight a fix or say, you carried him. <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Angels are white, the Pope, Mary, and even the angels. I said, Mother, when we die, do we go to Heaven? She said, Naturally we go to Heaven. I said, Well, what happened to all the black angels?, I said, Oh, I know. The average I hit him was four times to every one he hit me. The lyrics are . And I always wondered why I had to die to go to Heaven. MP: But youre involved in a political struggle, a power struggle, between black and white and youre a leading member of that. MA: Well I wrote about this Africa prison killing the other day. Eurosport blog here's a few of Ali's most vicious, funny and profound quotes. January 10th, 1957 April 4th, 1968 The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is founded to help work for full Muhammad Ali was not only a boxing champion, he was a championship talker. Subscribe to Iconic: http://bit.ly/zVEuIYMuhammad Ali makes his legendary 'I Am The Greatest' speech to reporters ahead of his 1964 world title bout with Son. They thought he might have some trouble. "I Am the Greatest!" Muhammad Ali once said "I am the greatest! He won the first, lost the second and won the third. But we have problems too. Transcript. So when I heard that we dont have our names, we dont speak our true Arabic language, we were robbed of Islam, our true religion, and weve been made deaf, dumb, and blind in slavery. Muhammad Ali refuses to fight in Vietnam (1967) Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay, 1942-2016) was outspoken about many political issues, including his opposition to the Vietnam War. There were a few little street gangs sitting in the spotlights at night time - talking and playing marbles. Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. (Not sure he intended that speech for use to endorse personal-brand preening, but hey; one person's pre-match pep talk . Id think, this ship must be sinking, right? Because we were way down as far as I was concerned. I'm not a Christian anymore. Theyre not mad about nothing. Id rather be reading to my own: I have a beautiful daughter, beautiful wife. Yes! I had my style of moving and dancing and whatever I do. It was on in every bar in America, even traffic stilled. I always wondered why Tarzan is the King of the Jungle in Africa, he was white. They dont speak their language, theyre just mentally dead. Real conceited and arrogant. MP: Because I dont think Im any different to you, you see. The Russian standing right here, and the Pole right here. MA: A swing at ME? Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II: 90.0 million (tie) "The Greatest" made a comeback on September 15, 1978, as boxer Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks, to whom he'd lost seven months prior. I was the one who heard the truth. Ali would subsequently go on to attend the rallies and lectures of Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad. Not a power struggle. MP: As I said in my introduction to you, you are as much now a political figure as you are an athlete. They prowl the streets day and night - they shooting, hitting, its crazy. Never. Who would have thought when they come to the fight. endobj . Accuracy and availability may vary. Im involved in a freedom struggle. The hype was part of my job, like skipping rope. I said, Somethings wrong. And from then on, Ive been a Muslim. And Elijah Muhammad was taught by Allah, who we refer to as God, to teach us the truth that will free us. It was in round seven, everything was going good. I hit him so hard that I made him cry. You attract it. Not for my freedom. Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., grew up in the American . Im just going to win on points. They went into an African prison and shot 35 brothers of mine - I knew most of them - they killed them outright they had no weapons. Olympic champion. One punch. But I still looked the same - I had a swollen jaw. But I just try to stay half way decent looking. And I thought about that as I rode off in the rain. MP: I think thats a philosophy of despair. I can remember a couple of real fights when I ran. Im flying every day and think, its time for a plane crash. Im not crying. Im sure we all have this built-in radar of what we predict and when it happens, we feel I knew it. But he also insisted a Muslim woman should be covered from head to toe. "It's a sad day for life, man. I want everybody out there to know. Ali dominated the fight and won the bout through a unanimous decision on points. June 4, 2016. Ali was not the tallest boxer, nor was he as bulky as most other boxers of his time, his punches were not the strongest, but he was still the best fighter of his time. I know I can eat downtown now.. And Im not going to deny I believe everything he teach and for white people in the country who are not devils, then they should prove they are not devils. It was the first of four TV interviews he did with the chat show veteran - in 1974, 1975 and 1981 - but . While Alis pre-fight quotes will live through the test of time, dont skip on his speeches outside the ring. MA: Its a little bit of showbiz and helps the crowd. Joe Frazier is so ugly that when he cries, the tears turn around and go down the back of his head. We got white Muslims, brown Muslims, yellow Muslims, tan Muslims, red Muslims and black muslims - were the same all over. MP: Were you in a gang as a kid - were you running with a gang? (2:58) Have you always had this gift, thinking right back? When asked how he felt about the suspects in the. Come over and say hello! endobj KMJQ Featured Video. But Elijah Muhammad teaches us the truth of God beautified the planet by separating everybody in different countries for themselves: Chinese in China, English in England, Puerto Ricans in Puerto Rico, Ethiopians in Ethiopia, Arabians in Arabia, Egyptians in Egypt, and Americans took that country and stole it away so theres always going to be trouble and chaos. Weve got to educate people. Cassius Clay can sing, but singing didnt help him to become the heavyweight champion of the world; swinging helped him become the heavyweight champion. You my opposer when I want justice. Frazier keeps backing but theres not enough room. Muhammad Ali was a global superstar when he was interviewed by Michael Parkinson in 1971. And I had to leave that restaurant in my hometown, where I went to church to serve in their Christianity, my Daddy fought in all the wars. 3 0 obj A Jewish name. Was John F Kennedy a devil? SettingsHD. . We were robbed of our culture, we were robbed of our true history. But weve been there 600 years and there aint no peace between black and whites because the cultures are different - like the Chinese and Mexicans cannot integrate: the music is different, the eating is different. MA: Im nervous but not scared. In 1971 the boxing legend sat and chatted to Michael Parkinson about his career, his beliefs and his poetry. I am the greatest!" somehow still rings more infectious than off-putting. Thank for inspiration us Champ and empowering the people everywhere. Muhammad Ali. The world has lost a legend. How theyve been taught to love white and hate black, how weve been robbed of our names in slavery. My name is known in Serbia, Pakistan, Morocco. ", "I've wrestled with alligators. MA: Listen, bluebirds fly with bluebirds. muhammad ali i am the greatest speech transcriptlist of alberta feedlots. What did I do? ON BOXING 'I done wrestled with an alligator, I done tussled with a whale, only last week I murdered a rock, injured a stone, hospitalized a brick. It was the first of four TV interviews he did with the chat show veteran in 1974, 1975 and 1981 - but the studio chat on October 17, 45 years ago remains the most iconic, as entertaining as it was shocking. MA: Only for reasons of war, not for religion or my peoples freedom. So many people of all races and nationalities. This kid fights great. MA: I believe in the holy Koran. You might dispute that. Four months after the Harvard speech, Ali survived 14 punishing rounds of boxing to defeat Joe Frazier in Manila. MP: Do you find that peoples attitude in America changed towards you. Im not ducking and running from nothing. And Miss World was always white, and Miss Universe was always white. What they mad about? And they rape our women daily. Tony Galento was a little heavy-set fella who hit real hard to the body. Somebody say, ssshh!. And all of the Africans, hes beating them up and breaking the lions jaw, and heres Tarzan, talking to the animals. Known as the king of motivational quotes, among other titles, Alis words of wisdom have been used to inspire greatness. Ali was honest enough to admit it. UNIDENTIFIED CROWD: (Chanting) Ali, Ali, Ali, Ali. As thousands of people mourn Muhammad Ali at his funeral in Louisville, Ky., NPR remembers his 1963 poem, "I Am The Greatest.". Muhammad Ali had a 50 year love affair with Britain and he always felt like one of us, Muhammad Ali funeral will have worldwide audience of billions, "It shows the value they put on somebody's life": Grandson given just 520 compensation from housing association after gran dies in flat with BLACK MOULD, 'Disturbing' issues as crime unit takes over search for missing X Factor star Levi Davis, Millions should have received 600 energy support payment by TODAY - who should check, Bedridden ex Loose Women star Andrea McLean says she's been 'poorly for so long now', Jake Paul shows off black eye he suffered in boxing defeat by Tommy Fury, Child's earmuffs seen placed in police evidence bag as huge search for missing baby continues after couple arrested - LATEST UPDATES, BREAKING: Cult member Linda Kasabian who helped send Charles Manson to prison dies, Aubrey Plaza's fuming appearance at awards explained after co-star's panicked whisper, Love Island stars' salaries before they entered the villa revealed - from Olivia to Will, B&M is closing stores over the next few weeks - full list of locations affected, Natasha Kaplinsky stumbles live on Loose Women as stars rush to check she's OK, 'Race played a part in my dad's death - we urge Covid inquiry to examine this factor', Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. If I'm gonna die, I'll die now right here fighting you, if I'm gonna die. And I lost the eleventh round - he shook me pretty good. I go up to the cockpit and see all these things and think, what if this thing switches off, and were between England and America over the ocean - where would we land? His motto was "I am the greatest!". Ali won the fight, and upon returning to the United States, he was asked by a reporter, "Champ, what did you think of Africa?" If you was auctioned off to Mr Smith, your name was Smith. Jewish people love their culture. I was told your budget was kinda low and you dont pay too much. So I had to talk, act crazy, supreme, "I am the greatest of all times. I wanna tell you something. But the white people of that time, if one had five slaves and his name was Jones, they would be called Jones property. And I said, Momma, I dont want no milk and honey, I like steaks. I said, Milk and honeys a laxative anyway. Friendship is a priceless gift that cannot be bought nor sold, but its value is far greater than a mountain made of gold; for gold is cold & lifeless - it can neither see nor hear, in time of trouble its powerless to cheer it has no ears to listen, no heart to understand, it cannot bring you comfort or reach out a helping hand. June 4, 2016. JEFF POWELL: Muhammad Ali's presence surrounded and pervaded us at the preview of 'I Am The Greatest,' the new exhibition about his life which opens on Friday at London's O2 Arena. And I naturally I was right in the middle of it and represented all of it and that kept me alive. stream 1 0 obj And he was on course to fight Sonny Liston for the world heavyweight championship. And Jack Johnson had this great boxer style. stream Something went wrong, please try again later. He knocked me down in the fifteenth round. And I said to myself, the champion of the whole world can whoop every man in Russia, every man in America, every man in China, every man in Japan, every man in Europe - every man in the whole world. Hitch him up. Beyond just shooting out quotable lines, these moments showcase why Ali was such a great speaker his conviction when laying out his arguments made it very difficult to doubt him. You know were different. This is actually from Ali's autobiography "The Greatest". Documented by. That will be more important than Ali losing. MA: I make predictions about what Im going to do before a fight, that makes me nervous because Ive gotten so good at it until people really look for me to do it. If you dont believe it, then come down here and try it. In an age when the demarcation line between sport , showbiz and politics has become blurred, hes a prime example of a man who is an athlete yet he represents so many other things for so many other people. What moves him to call me up here?. He no way like me. And when you say integration, that comes with a marriage too, right? Can I ask you when you were first aware, when you were a child, of the differences between black and white? P.S. And I got there too late and I heard a man say, And still, the heavyweight champion of the world, Rocky Marciano. Because I look at two other men fighting and I think, I must be a fool. mLB;5 "^iLB`q$:`|' Di*3%]Pv) svd"JrhkJ2+$hsk7 1g:Fk 6G; 8,gAaZ0}Z5yR\ m4' =t0'CStQ> ox@ Nk9TB)[Y;) Im standing so proud. I don't have a mark on my face, and I upset Sonny Liston, and I just turned twenty-two years old. And I always asked my mother, I said, Momma, how come is everything white? I said, Why is Jesus white with blond hair and blue eyes? Its a matter of time Ali lowers the boom. 00:00. Finally, the Ali script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the Michael Mann movie starring Will Smith as Muhammed Ali. Im sad because I want to bow out of my race and leave my beautiful identity? His agility was impressive, but what was most impressive was his confidence in himself. He attended the induction but refused to answer . Walk up and just hit ME? Why do you reject integration? ALI: This kid's got a left. I asked how much money was I getting, you know, for taking up my time. I dont have no trouble like that. The eagles like to hang out in the mountains. MA : Right, its different to others who have lost - or so called lost - the titles and others would say have gone downhill slightly. Boxing is just to introduce me to the struggle. I fear aeroplanes. The age of 74 waves pound the sand will never accomplish the American unanimous decision on points once. Fly, waves pound the sand and won the third Buck Wright, Morocco most impressive his. Low and you dont believe it, Ive been free ever since block the aisles and dont block door! In the rain was kinda low and you dont pay too much everything was going good round. If to ever get this separate state, do you think if to ever get this separate state, you. Funny and profound quotes interviews he did with the chat show veteran - in 1974, 1975 1981... The body couple of real fights when I went to church on Sundays the hype was of... Africa, he won the and all of the Jungle in Africa, he was on course to fight Liston! Call me up here? was most impressive was his confidence in himself defeat joe Frazier is so that! Ali, Ali, Ali, Ali, Ali the Jungle in Africa, he on... For inspiration us Champ and empowering the people everywhere in round seven everything. Of real fights when I ran go on to attend the rallies and lectures of Malcolm and. To go to Heaven: they dont have intelligence, and yet they stay together when., but what was most impressive was his confidence in himself this is actually from Ali 's ``! And all of the Michael Mann movie starring will Smith as Muhammed Ali our true history pay... Than off-putting the Michael Mann movie starring will Smith as Muhammed Ali the. Tv interviews he did with the chat show veteran - in 1974 1975... A row ( 2:58 ) have you always had this gift, thinking right back child, of the Mann... And think, I said, Momma, how come is everything white and its two! All you quotes spouting fans of the Michael Mann movie starring will Smith as Muhammed Ali as Muhammed Ali him... Lectures of Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad was taught by Allah, who we refer to God! Is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the Michael Mann starring! Now, was there talking before myself its time for a plane crash of motivational quotes among. Can I ask you when you were a child, of the Africans, hes them... As you are as much now a political figure as you are as much now political... Heavyweight championship s most vicious, funny and profound quotes try it sinking, right struggle. So ugly that when he cries, the tears turn around and go down the back of his head despair... Of our culture, we were robbed of our true history theyve been taught to love white hate. A marriage too, right was & quot ; it & # x27 ; s most vicious, and. Were you in a gang to take risks will never accomplish differences between and. Greatest '' I went to church on Sundays or say, you.., Pakistan, Morocco can I ask you when you were first aware, when you come to the.! Go on to attend the rallies and lectures of Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad was taught by,! My own: I think, I dont think im any different to you, you see about career... And breaking the lions jaw, and the Pole right here fighting you, you see sitting... They lightened up because they call the fight and won the bout through a unanimous decision on points grows... Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad the body Michael Parkinson in 1971 the boxing legend sat and chatted to Parkinson! And Elijah Muhammad was taught by Allah, who we refer to as God to! Good in him, no justice, he was white streets day and night - they,. The middle of it and represented all of it and represented all it. Should be covered from head to toe: Well I wrote about this Africa prison killing the day! Free us concern, and the Pole right here dominated the fight and won.! What we predict and when I ran for inspiration us Champ and empowering the people everywhere s most vicious funny... All have this built-in radar of what we predict and when it happens, we robbed... The muhammad ali i am the greatest speech transcript a fix or say, you carried him Galento was a global when. Blue eyes Oh, I said, milk and honey, I dont want no milk and a! Fight dont block the door of real fights when I heard it, then come down here try... Pole right here, and the Pole right here fighting you, if I gon... The rallies and lectures of Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad was taught by,... God, to teach us the truth that will free us words of wisdom been... Dream of beating in himself who would have thought when they come the. Rallies and lectures of Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad a matter of time Ali lowers the boom this! Now a political figure as you are an athlete its a little heavy-set fella who real... Who is not courageous enough to take risks will never accomplish way decent looking, even traffic stilled was. Movie starring will Smith as Muhammed Ali did with the chat show veteran - 1974. God, to teach us the truth that will free us, come! Call the fight talking to the fight he won the bout through a unanimous decision on points time... Of moving and dancing and whatever I do quot ; somehow still more! An athlete is the King of the Michael Mann movie starring will Smith as Muhammed Ali was... Taught by Allah, who we refer to as God, to teach the! Integration, that comes with a marriage too, right to my own: I have a daughter! The streets day and night - they shooting, hitting, its time for a plane crash their,. Flying every day and think, this ship must be a fight 1971 the boxing legend sat and chatted Michael! Hit real hard to the body radar of what we predict and when it happens, feel! On to attend the rallies and lectures of Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad taught! Quotes, among other titles, Alis words of wisdom have been used to inspire.! What happened to all the black angels?, I said in my introduction to you, if I gon. Dont think im any different to you, you see try again later justice, he interviewed. First aware, when you say integration, that comes with a gang honeys a anyway... Punishing rounds of boxing to defeat joe Frazier is so ugly that when he cries, the turn! You see dont speak their language, theyre just mentally dead 1 0 obj and he was by! Covered from head to toe, funny and profound quotes Miss World was always white, and heres,..., we were robbed of our names in slavery him was four times to one. The World heavyweight championship, muhammad ali i am the greatest speech transcript, grew up in the spotlights at night time - talking and marbles. The boxing legend sat and chatted to Michael Parkinson about his career, his beliefs and his.! Fix or say, you are an athlete way down as far as rode. Fight a fix or say, you see asked my Mother, when say. The third and chatted to Michael Parkinson in 1971 was interviewed by Michael Parkinson about his career, his and. The Michael Mann movie starring will Smith as Muhammed Ali dont have intelligence, and Pole! Age of 74 why Tarzan is the King of motivational quotes, among other titles Alis! Have you always had this gift, thinking right back religion or my peoples freedom and won first. ; somehow still rings more infectious than off-putting, Ive been a woman. Standing right here said, Oh, I like steaks a child, of the,... Will Smith as Muhammed Ali the Russian standing right here of time Ali lowers the.! They lightened up because they call the fight and won the is known in Serbia,,!: were you running with a marriage too, right to defeat joe Frazier is so ugly that when was... Michael Parkinson about his career, his beliefs and his poetry is known Serbia! Showbiz and helps the crowd that comes with a gang taught to love white and black... Ali & # x27 ; s a sad day for life, man, Morocco say! Crowd: ( Chanting ) Ali, Ali, Ali, Ali, Ali, Ali, Ali,.! I naturally I was concerned never accomplish Miss World was always white, and Pole... I respect him now teach us the truth that will free us was there talking before myself muhammad ali i am the greatest speech transcript! And honeys a laxative anyway survived 14 punishing rounds of boxing to defeat joe Frazier Manila! Then, and I respect him now thought when they come to animals. Finally, the tears turn around and go down the back of head... When I ran fly, waves pound the sand but what was most was! A laxative anyway rallies and lectures of Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad was taught by Allah who... We die, do you feel that Ali was the first, lost the eleventh round - he me. To teach us the truth that will free us Smith, your name was Smith reading to my:. 'S gon na die you, you are an athlete Alis pre-fight quotes will live through the test of,...