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"The Louisville Lip: A Legend in and out of the Ring" Step into the vibrant streets of London, where Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali (centre) in his training camp with his team for his upcoming fight with

Muhammad Ali (centre) in his training camp with his team for his upcoming fight with Larry Holmes. 29th September 1980

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: A smiling Muhammad Ali at pre fight press conference for his upcoming fight with Larry

A smiling Muhammad Ali at pre fight press conference for his upcoming fight with Larry Holmes. 29th September 1980

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali mobbed by reporters in his training camp ahead of his upcoming fight against

Muhammad Ali mobbed by reporters in his training camp ahead of his upcoming fight against Larry Holmes. 29th September 1980

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali at a press conference ahead of his upcoming fight against World heavy-weight

Muhammad Ali at a press conference ahead of his upcoming fight against World heavy-weight champion Trevor Berbeck. 3rd September 1981

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: A policeman smiles at Muhammad Ali as he signs autographs in London

A policeman smiles at Muhammad Ali as he signs autographs in London. 16th December 1980

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali addressing fans at his training camp in Deer Lake

Muhammad Ali addressing fans at his training camp in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania ahead of his second fight with Leon Spinks. 16th September 1978

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali at a press conference in London. 16th December 1980

Muhammad Ali at a press conference in London. 16th December 1980

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali speaking at his training camp in Deer Lake Pennsylvania

Muhammad Ali speaking at his training camp in Deer Lake Pennsylvania, ahead of his second fight with Leon Spinks. 16th September 1978

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Muhammad Ali speaking at a press conference ahead of his upcoming fight against World heavy-weight champion Trevor Berbeck. 3rd September 1981

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali training posing for the cameras in Deer Lake

Muhammad Ali training posing for the cameras in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania ahead of his second fight with Leon Spinks. 16th September 1978

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Defiant Muhammad Ali, ( seen here left in sparring) set on snatching back the world

Defiant Muhammad Ali, ( seen here left in sparring) set on snatching back the world heavyweight title for the fourth time in his incredible boxing career

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: (Picture shows) Muhammad Ali talking to his fans at pre fight press conference for

(Picture shows) Muhammad Ali talking to his fans at pre fight press conference for the Larry Holmes fight 29th September 1980

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali training in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania ahead of his second fight with Leon

Muhammad Ali training in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania ahead of his second fight with Leon Spinks. 16th September 1978

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: World Heavyweight Title fight between challenger Muhammad Ali

World Heavyweight Title fight between challenger Muhammad Ali and WBC Champion Larry Holmes at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) attends a sports writers reception

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) attends a sports writers reception, on the day of his arrival in London. He is in England ahead of his next fight with Henry Cooper on 21st May

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) and Henry Cooper at a press conference ahead of their

Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) and Henry Cooper at a press conference ahead of their upcoming World Heavy weight clash to be held at Highbury Stadium on the 21st of May. 10th May 1966

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Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) training in White City ahead of his fight with British challenger Henry Cooper. Picture taken: 18th May 1966

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali gestures to a driver in another car. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali gestures to a driver in another car. 31st August 1967

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali (far right) and Donald Zec Daily Mirror reporter (second right

Muhammad Ali (far right) and Donald Zec Daily Mirror reporter (second right) out and about meeting fans. 31st August 1967

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali out and about meeting fans. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali out and about meeting fans. 31st August 1967

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali getting back into his car after meeting some of his fans

Muhammad Ali getting back into his car after meeting some of his fans. 31st August 1967

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali hugs a young fan. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali hugs a young fan. 31st August 1967

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali gets a kiss on the cheek from a young fan. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali gets a kiss on the cheek from a young fan. 31st August 1967

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali signing an autograph for a fan. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali signing an autograph for a fan. 31st August 1967

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali (right) with Daily Mirror reporter Donald Zec in the back of a car

Muhammad Ali (right) with Daily Mirror reporter Donald Zec in the back of a car. 31st August 1967

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali shakes a females hand from his car. 31st August 1967

Muhammad Ali shakes a females hand from his car. 31st August 1967

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: World Heavy Weight Champion Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali

World Heavy Weight Champion Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali) in London for his rematch with Britains Henry Cooper. Circa May 1966

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay) was an American Olympic

Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay) was an American Olympic and professional boxer and activist. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali getting a piggy back from another guest at a press conference

Muhammad Ali getting a piggy back from another guest at a press conference. 1st January 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali held his first public speaking in England

World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali held his first public speaking in England at the New Victoria Theatre in London, where a packed crowd listened and ask him questions. 29th November 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali training at his camp in Deer Lake Pennsylvania. 23rd January 1974

Muhammad Ali training at his camp in Deer Lake Pennsylvania. 23rd January 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali (left) and Brian London shake hands at the weigh-in ahead of their

Muhammad Ali (left) and Brian London shake hands at the weigh-in ahead of their heavy-Weight contest on 6th August to be held at Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London. 4th August 1966

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali stands on the scales as Brian London looks on at the weigh-in ahead of their

Muhammad Ali stands on the scales as Brian London looks on at the weigh-in ahead of their heavy-Weight contest on 6th August. Which will be held at Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: On August 6, 1966 at Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London, England

On August 6, 1966 at Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London, England, heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, from Louisville, Kentucky, defended his title against Brian London, from Blackpool, England

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay

American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay, pictured during a training session in London in the build up to his heavyweight world title fight against

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and entourage in London

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and entourage in Londons west end ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium. 27th May 1963

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and entourage in London

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and entourage in Londons west end ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium. 27th May 1963

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali visits the co-op and Birmingham New Street railway station during his

Muhammad Ali visits the co-op and Birmingham New Street railway station during his promotional tour for Ovaltine before hosting a press conference at the Albany Hotel. 13th October 1971

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali dancing on stage at the Odeon in Birmingham. 7th June 1979

Muhammad Ali dancing on stage at the Odeon in Birmingham. 7th June 1979

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali signing autographs outside the Odeon in Birmingham. 7th June 1979

Muhammad Ali signing autographs outside the Odeon in Birmingham. 7th June 1979

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali waving to fans in Birmingham. 7th June 1979

Muhammad Ali waving to fans in Birmingham. 7th June 1979

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali Visiting the Bull Ring Shopping Centre in Birmingham

Muhammad Ali Visiting the Bull Ring Shopping Centre in Birmingham. Pictured here in Debenhams Department Store with John Conteh 7th June 1979

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Fomer world boxing champion Muhammad Ali signs autographs for his Birmingham fans on his

Fomer world boxing champion Muhammad Ali signs autographs for his Birmingham fans on his arrival in the city for the second time in eight months. 2nd May 1984

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali having fun with a spectator at boxing exhibition match in Birmingham

Muhammad Ali having fun with a spectator at boxing exhibition match in Birmingham. 7th June 1979

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Admires climb scaffolding and occupy every other possible viewpoint to get a glimpse of

Admires climb scaffolding and occupy every other possible viewpoint to get a glimpse of Muhammad Ali as he pays a surprise visit to a 64-year old widow. Mrs. Chris KotuiskI in Leonard Road, Lozells

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali at boxing exhibition match in Birmingham. 7th June 1979

Muhammad Ali at boxing exhibition match in Birmingham. 7th June 1979

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay and Henry Cooper promoting their second fight in London at the Piccadilly

Cassius Clay and Henry Cooper promoting their second fight in London at the Piccadilly Hotel. Clay won the rematch by stoppage in the sixth round. 10th May 1966

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay

American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) and British challenger Henry Cooper attend a press conference at the Piccadilly Hotel in London to promote their



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"The Louisville Lip: A Legend in and out of the Ring" Step into the vibrant streets of London, where Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, stood outside the Flamingo Jazz Club in Wardour Street. His charismatic presence was already captivating audiences, foreshadowing his future as "The Louisville Lip. " Venturing to his training camp at Concord Hotel nestled amidst the breathtaking Catskill Mountains, Ali honed his skills with unwavering determination. The sweat poured down his face as he prepared for an upcoming battle against Larry Holmes - a fight that would test both his physical prowess and mental fortitude. In the Champions Forever documentary, viewers were granted an intimate glimpse into Ali's life. This revealing film shed light on not only his extraordinary boxing career but also showcased the man behind the gloves - a fearless individual who fearlessly challenged societal norms. Inside Louisiana Superdome on that fateful September 15th night, Ali faced off against Leon Spinks for their second match. The crowd roared with anticipation as he stepped into the ring once again to prove why he was considered one of boxing's greatest icons. Ali's impact reached far beyond just sports arenas; it extended to every corner of society. Outside Birmingham's Odeon theater on June 7th, 1979, fans gathered eagerly to catch a glimpse of their idol. As he waved graciously to them from afar, councillor James Hunte watched proudly alongside adoring supporters. Retreating to his Pennsylvanian mountain retreat for intense training sessions became synonymous with Ali's dedication and discipline. With each punch thrown and every mile run through rugged terrain, he exemplified what it meant to be a true champion. Amidst all these triumphs stood two pillars of strength by Ali's side: wife Belinda Boyd and their twin daughters Jamillah. Their love provided him solace during challenging times while reminding him of what truly mattered in life.