The Muhammad Ali Center would like to share our condolences on the passing of soccer legend, Pele. ⚽
In remembrance, we celebrate his special friendship with Muhammad and his impact on the sporting world 💔
ON THIS DAY 📆
February 14, 1973
Muhammad Ali fought Joe Bugner for the first time. Prior to the fight, Ali was gifted a bedazzled, Elvis-styled robe from Elvis Presley himself. Ali wore it into the ring and beat Bugner by Unanimous Decision after 12 rounds of boxing.
Happy Birthday to our co-founder, Lonnie Ali.
Lonnie serves the Center as a constant reminder of Muhammad's love and legacy, and she is our guiding light in all things. ❤️
Six years ago today, the world lost a champion and our city lost its greatest son. 🦋
Today we honor you, Muhammad. Our co-founder, our North Star, our champion, simply the greatest of all time. 🐝
1/17/1942 - 6/3/2016 🧡
Today we honor you, Muhammad. Eight years ago today, the world lost a champion and our city lost its greatest son. 🦋
He is our co-founder, our North Star, our champion, and The Greatest of All Time. 🐝
1/17/1942 - 6/3/2016 🧡
Seven years ago today, the world lost a champion and our city lost its greatest son. 🦋
Today we honor you, Muhammad. Our co-founder, our North Star, our champion, simply the greatest of all time. 🐝
1/17/1942 - 6/3/2016 🧡
Due to unexpected school cancelations, the Muhammad Ali Center would like to extend FREE admission to Jefferson County Public School students K-12, as well as one adult pass per child, today and tomorrow only.
Please bring your JCPS ID or show the school you attend to MAC staff.
The Muhammad Ali Center extends condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Muhammad had a deep love for Great Britain.
The Center sends healing thoughts to family and friends of the Queen, and all those who are mourning this significant loss.
We are so excited to announce that @FlyLouisville will be changing it's name to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Keeping Muhammad's legacy alive in his hometown that he loved so much is vital to the Ali Center's mission.
What a great birthday present for The Champ!
ON THIS DATE 📆
Feb 6, 1967
Muhammad Ali defeats Ernie Terrell in Houston, TX
Leading up to the fight, Terrell refused to call Ali by his chosen name. When Ali won by UD, he had one question: "What's my name?"
📸 : @LeiferNeil
Today is the anniversary of @WHO’s declaration of the #COVID19 pandemic. We honor all of those who have died as a result of the virus, their families & friends, the healthcare and other frontline workers, and the scientists who worked so tirelessly to develop vaccines to help us.
