Did Muhammad Ali change American history?

Question

if yes, then how did he?

Answer 1

He was a sports figure, not an historical figure. No, he changed nothing of any consequence.

Answer 2

He stated how he felt and he backed it up. I think he did more for the black american than any person white or black. He came on at a time when 3 of our greatest americans had been assassinated. We need to get along together not hate each other. Ali was the greatest heavyweight in and out of the ring. He would be a great ambassador to Iraq.

Answer 3

While many would say Ali changed American history, I believe that the event surrounding Ali did much more for Ali than Ali did for events. Had he come along a couple of years earlier or later, his place in American history would have been much different.

Let's face it, Ali was just a good fighter and a great self promoter. He did usher in the era of big money in professional boxing, but again, it was because of his ability to self promote not box that did it.

Answer 4

Ali changed the world for millions of black people he stood up and gave the rest of us the courage to stand up and say were not going to take it any more I was young when Ali was doing his war thing but I remember all the talk about this Man he may not have changed history but he changed a lot of peoples minds

Answer 5

Because Ali was part of the Civil Rights Moevement in the 60's and he was one of the most outspoken African Americans against the Vietnam War.

Answer 6

Ali changed world history. His charisma, his universal appeal, his humor, his intelligence and not to be overlooked, his tremendous boxing skill made him a hero to millions of people.

Answer 7

not only american but world history he was loved in many nations he helped make boxing into one of the bigger sports worldwide ps the texas guy is not living on earth and therefor his opinion has to be disregarded

Answer 8

Yes, he became the face and voice for the anti-war movement in Vietnam and championed the cause of Malcolm X.

He was stripped of his title because of his political views. He used the podium of the Heavyweight champion for more than self promotion.

Today he is raising awareness of Parkinson's disease. His poetry, not so good.

Answer 9

he changed the boxing history not the american history. he sacrificed his title belt by his belief that no man can go to war stuff. any ways, beliefs would change you personally though.

Answer 10

i think he shaped it more than changed it. His boxing skills and mind for the game were bar none. But what made him an amercian icon was his keen sense of showmanship.
He personified everything i think amercians love: skill, physical talent, ego. he knew that would keep him in the minds of amercians for all time.
I remember seeing him on the TV and listening to him and his passion for what he did really stayed with me

Answer 11

I do not know whether he changed Americanhistory but he definitely transformed boxing and I consider him the greatest heavyweight of all time because of his charisma, showmanship and boxing prowess.