Halouani mohamed ali biography for kids

He became one of the most famous boxers in the world with his "rope-a-dope" technique. He was also well known for his clever rhymes. He won the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship three times. Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. He had one brother. He was named after his father, a billboard painter. His mother, Odessa O'Grady Clay — , was a domestic helper.

Mohamed Ali Halouani is a Tunisian politician born on September 21, , in Sfax.

Cassius Jr. He was dyslexic , which caused him to have trouble in school and for much of his life. He grew up during the time of racial segregation. When Ali was 12 years old, a thief stole his bicycle. Police officer and boxing coach Joe E. Martin saw him upset about the theft. Martin encouraged him to learn how to box. After seeing amateur boxers on a local television boxing program called Tomorrow's Champions , Clay was interested in the possibility of fighting.