Muhammad Ali celebrates 70th birthday

Subscribe to our channel bit.ly/AJSubscribe Muhammad Ali was the world heavyweight champion with an appeal that went beyond sport. The boxing star's dramatic life always grabbed media attention. The public has been witness to a life filled with drama, controversy and thrills including: his court battle to avoid jail for refusing to fight in Vietnam, his three world heavyweight championship wins, his conversion to Islam and his humanitarian work. Now, he is a national icon celebrating his 70th birthday. Al Jazeera's John Terrett reports from Ali's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: twitter.com/ajenglish Website: www.aljazeera.com/ google+: plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: twitter.com/ajenglish Website: www.aljazeera.com/ google+: plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts

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