January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011
his brutal sport, going on to win four heavyweight champion titles, a 1964
Olympic boxing gold medal, and was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of
Fame.
has died of cancer at age 67, but up until his death, he believed his Christian
faith was responsible for his success in life.
to be accepted by the Man above,” said the warrior. “He calls the shots.”