"I have been so great in boxing they had to create an image like Rocky, a white image on the screen, to counteract my image in the ring. America has to have its white images, no matter where it gets them. Jesus, Wonder Woman, Tarzan and Rocky."
American professional boxer and three-time world heavyweight champion. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., he became known for his speed, charisma, and major bouts such as the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila. He was also a prominent public figure in civil rights and religious life.