Muhammad Ali, Cassius Clay, The Louisville Lip, The Greatest, Mighty Mouth, the People's Champion or whatever other name you might know him by, was one the greatest boxers to ever set foot in the boxing ring.

On the occasion of the man's 60th birthday, we look back at his wonder years.

Profile: From the early days to the rise; from the rise to the fall.

Images: Rare action shots of Ali in his prime.

Quiz: You think you know Ali? Think again...

Ali Quotes: The boxer with the gift of gab and the onliest of boxing's poet laureates.

Design: Dominic Xavier
Compiled: Ashish Magotra
Photographs: Allsport

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