Muhammad Ali was born on 17 January 1942 in Kentucky. He was from a middle-class family. He made his debut in professional boxing on 29 October 1960 and defeated Tunney Hunsaker Check out His top 14 Inspirational Quotes. 1 - Age is whatever you think it is. you are as old as you think you are. 2 - I know where I'm going and i know the truth. I don't have to what you want me to be. I'm free to be what i want 3 - The Fact is, I was never too bright in school. I ain't ashamed of it, though. I mean, how much do school principal's make a month? - I said I was 'The Greatest', I never said I was the smartest! 4 - I hated every minute of training, but i said, "Don't Quit, Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion." 5 - To be a great champion, you must believe you are the best. If you're not, pretend you are. 6 - Friendship is not something you learn in School but if you haven't learne