A Life in Pictures
Ali: A Life in Pictures tells the story of perhaps the most influential athlete of the 20th century, both in the joyous way he celebrated his achievements and in his willingness to stand up for matters of conviction. This special issue follows Ali's journey from his Louisville youth to the pinnacle of the boxing world. Ali delighted fans with his ability to fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee, and star in some of the greatest spectacles in the history of the sweet science. But when asked to serve in a war he considered unjust, he sacrificed his heavyweight title in the name of his beliefs, drawing both scorn in his time and respect for all time. Documenting his ring skills, his celebrity, and his status as a cultural icon, the words and pictures in this special issue show why Ali was "the Greatest."