Everyone knows who you may. It is quite a claim to make. As muhammad ali once said, its not bragging if you can back it up. This man back it up. From the day that he won the gold medal, we all knew there was Something Special about this young fighter from louisville kentucky. In his record of 665 hardly begins to tell the story. Far into the future, fans and students of boxing will study the films and even try to copy his style. Certain things defy imitation. The ali shuffle, the lightning jams, the total command of the ring, and the sheer guts and determination he brought to every fight. Fracturedwith a jaw and to complete exhaustion and victory in that much and very clash. The real mystery is how he stayed so pretty. [laughter] do with hishad to beautiful soul. Fierce fighter and a man of peace, just like his mother and father believed their son could be. He is known as a brave, compassionate, and charming man. The American People are proud to call muhammad ali one of our own. Applau