In some people’s eyes is the greatest boxer ever. He has always been classified as great! He was even classified as the greatest athlete in the 20th century by Sports Illustrated. He was the first to win the heavyweight title three times! He was a worldwide entertainer, and millions of people enjoyed watching his style. He was also very controversial because of his religious beliefs, his name change from Cassius Clay to and his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War. grew up in Louisville, Kentucky but he was known as Cassius Clay. ....