Some of Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay ) Fighting talk

I AM the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.

IF you even dream of beating me you’d better wake up and apologise.

FLOAT like a butterfly, sting like a bee, his hands can’t hit what his eyes can’t see.

Muhammad Ali looks on after knocking down defending heavyweight champion George Foreman, October 1974 

Cassius Clay Heavyweight Champion stands over fallen challenger Sonny Liston, May 1965

HEY, Floyd – I seen you! Someday I’m gonna whup you! Don’t you forget, I am the greatest!

IT’S just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.

THAT all you got, George?

Muhammad Ali, right, battles Ron Lyle during the 11th round of a heavyweight title bout in Las Vegas, May 1975