Boxing legend Muhammad Ali honored with the Liberty Medal yesterday(September 20) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He received this prestigious award for his contribution in the field of civil rights and religious freedom. In fact
he has been working as a true fighter outside the ring; for humanitarian causes mentioned above.
The 70 years old champion is suffering from Parkinson's disease. His birth-name was Cassius Marcellus Clay. Later he changed it in 1964 when he converted to Islam.
He was crowned Sportsman of the Century in 1999 by 'Sports Illustrated'. In the same year BBC honored him with the 'Sports Personality of the Year.
The Liberty Medal comes with a cash prize of $100,000. Former president of South-Africa, Nelson Mandela and Former American President, Jimmy Carter are the other famous personalities who received Liberty Award in Past.
Muhammad Ali is the only athlete in history to achieve this feet.
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