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The Louisville Lip Collection

"The Louisville Lip: A Legend in and out of the Ring" Step into the vibrant streets of London, where Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali wave to the St Andrews crowd watched by councillor James Hunte

Muhammad Ali wave to the St Andrews crowd watched by councillor James Hunte and associates Michale Zambouros (left) and Scott Weinburger. 4th May 1984

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali under friendly arrest of two London Police officers who were at the training

Muhammad Ali under friendly arrest of two London Police officers who were at the training camp a head of his fight with Richard Dunn. Circa 9th March 1976

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali at his training camp, Concord Hotel, Catskill Mountains

Muhammad Ali at his training camp, Concord Hotel, Catskill Mountains. 20th September 1976

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) outside the Flamingo Jazz Club in Wardour Street

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) outside the Flamingo Jazz Club in Wardour Street, Soho on the day of his arrival in London. He is in Britain for a non-title fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley on 18th

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali outside the Odeon in Birmingham. 7th June 1979

Muhammad Ali outside the Odeon in Birmingham. 7th June 1979

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali training ahead of his upcoming fight against Larry Holmes

Muhammad Ali training ahead of his upcoming fight against Larry Holmes. 29th September 1980

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali In the video Champions Forever documentary which takes a good hard look at

Muhammad Ali In the video Champions Forever documentary which takes a good hard look at the last Golden Age of Heavyweights

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali with wife Belinda Boyd and twin daughters Jamillah

Muhammad Ali with wife Belinda Boyd and twin daughters Jamillah and Rasheda in Deer Lake Pennsylvania. 19th January 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali with second wife Veronica and their baby girl Hana arriving in England

Muhammad Ali with second wife Veronica and their baby girl Hana arriving in England. 13 July 1977

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) eating stake at Isows restaurant in Soho Brewer Street London

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) eating stake at Isows restaurant in Soho Brewer Street London. 5th June 1963

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Boxer Muhammad Ali and wife Belinda at Airport. 30th November 1974

Boxer Muhammad Ali and wife Belinda at Airport. 30th November 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and entourage in London

Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and entourage in Londons west end ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium. 27th May 1963

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali at the Post Office Tower in London. 27th July 1966

Muhammad Ali at the Post Office Tower in London. 27th July 1966

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: World heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali arriving at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square

World heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali arriving at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square, for the weigh-in ahead of his World heavyweight title fight against British challenger Henry Cooper to be held

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) pictured at the Piccadilly Hotel after beating

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) pictured at the Piccadilly Hotel after beating Britains Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium. 19th June 1963

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: American boxing legend Muhammad Ali, formerly Cassius Clay

American boxing legend Muhammad Ali, formerly Cassius Clay, use a skipping rope during a training session before his non-title heavyweight fight against Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium on 18th June

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) getting shave in London

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) getting shave in Londons west end ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper. 28th May 1963

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) at Austin Reeds in Londons Regent Street

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) at Austin Reeds in Londons Regent Street. Cassius was looking for a suit, but they hadn t one big enough around the chest and shoulders

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) getting measured at Austin Reeds in London

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) getting measured at Austin Reeds in Londons Regent Street. Cassius was looking for a suit, but they hadn t one big enough around the chest and shoulders

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali vs Richard Dunn at the Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany

Muhammad Ali vs Richard Dunn at the Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany. The Referee stopped the contest in the fifth round as Dunn was unable to continue

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali training at the Concord Hotel in Catskill Mountains

Muhammad Ali training at the Concord Hotel in Catskill Mountains. 20th September 1976

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali at a press conference for his World Title fight against Leon Spinks

Muhammad Ali at a press conference for his World Title fight against Leon Spinks. Ali won on points to win the World Title for a third time. 17th September 1978

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Henry Cooper fooling around with fellow boxer Muhammad Ali at a press conference in

Henry Cooper fooling around with fellow boxer Muhammad Ali at a press conference in London. 1st December 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali pictured at the Hilton Hotel press conference. 2nd December 1974

Muhammad Ali pictured at the Hilton Hotel press conference. 2nd December 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali), in London for his fight against Henry Cooper

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali), in London for his fight against Henry Cooper, at Wembley Stadium, London, England. 27th May 1963

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali sparring ahead of his fight with Bugner in Las Vegas

Muhammad Ali sparring ahead of his fight with Bugner in Las Vegas. 4th February 1973

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali at a press conference prior to his fight with Alvin Lewis, aka Blue Lewis

Muhammad Ali at a press conference prior to his fight with Alvin Lewis, aka Blue Lewis. 18th July 1972

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) on arrival at London Airport He holds up five

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) on arrival at London Airport He holds up five fingers in a prediction of how many rounds it will take him to knock out British boxer Henry Cooper in their upcoming

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) running in The Mall London ahead of his first fight with

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) running in The Mall London ahead of his first fight with Henry Cooper. Clay left his room a the Piccadilly Hotel at 6am to train

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) and sparring partner James Ellis shadow box in lower

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) and sparring partner James Ellis shadow box in lower Regent Street ahead of Cassiuss first fight with Henry Cooper

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali arriving for a book signing for his latest book called A Thirty Year Journey

Muhammad Ali arriving for a book signing for his latest book called A Thirty Year Journey. London England 14th November 1993

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali at a book signing for his latest book called A Thirty Year Journey

Muhammad Ali at a book signing for his latest book called A Thirty Year Journey. London England 14th November 1993

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Hall of fame boxers (from left to right) Joe Frazier George Foreman

Hall of fame boxers (from left to right) Joe Frazier George Foreman and Muhammad Ali In the video Champions Forever documentary which takes a good hard look at the last Golden Age of Heavyweights

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali vs Richard Dunn at the Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany

Muhammad Ali vs Richard Dunn at the Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany. The Referee stopped the contest in the fifth round as Dunn was unable to continue

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali former world heavyweight boxing Champion with daughters Jamillah

Muhammad Ali former world heavyweight boxing Champion with daughters Jamillah and Rasheeda leaving the St Bartholomews Hospital in a cab after visiting ex boxer Michael Watson. Circa 26th May 1992

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali signing autographs for fans in Pennsylvania. 27th August 1974

Muhammad Ali signing autographs for fans in Pennsylvania. 27th August 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Boxers Party attended by fighters Joe Frazier (second left) and Muhammad Ali (right)

Boxers Party attended by fighters Joe Frazier (second left) and Muhammad Ali (right). 18th January 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali with 28 year old Jackie Tonawanda of Long Island who is know as the female

Muhammad Ali with 28 year old Jackie Tonawanda of Long Island who is know as the female Ali. Jackie weighs 175 Ib and has never been beaten. 28th September 1976

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali at a press conference with Phillip 'Chip'McAllister, left

Muhammad Ali at a press conference with Phillip "Chip"McAllister, left
Muhammad Ali at a press conference with Phillip " Chip" McAllister, left, and James Leroy Smith, who play him in his younger days in an upcoming film, " The Greatest

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali and his entourage try to wind up Ken Norton ahead of their third fight in

Muhammad Ali and his entourage try to wind up Ken Norton ahead of their third fight in New York. 23rd September 1976

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali hugging a little girl at his training camp in Pennsylvania

Muhammad Ali hugging a little girl at his training camp in Pennsylvania. 27th August 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali exhibition bout at the Royal Albert Hall London England

Muhammad Ali exhibition bout at the Royal Albert Hall London England. 18th October 1971 (PLEASE NOTE: POOR QUALITY IMAGE DUE TO NEGS GOING OFF)

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali meets Bjorn Borg the reigning Wimbledon Champion. 7th July 1979

Muhammad Ali meets Bjorn Borg the reigning Wimbledon Champion. 7th July 1979

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Boxers Muhammad Ali and Bob Foster in the gym. January 1973

Boxers Muhammad Ali and Bob Foster in the gym. January 1973

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali at his training camp in Deer Lake Pennsylanvia

Muhammad Ali at his training camp in Deer Lake Pennsylanvia. ahead of his rematch with Joe Frazier 20th January 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: Muhammad Ali messing around with two policeman in Dublin prior to his fight with Alvin

Muhammad Ali messing around with two policeman in Dublin prior to his fight with Alvin Lewis, aka Blue Lewis. 14 July 1972

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali held his first public speaking in England

World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali held his first public speaking in England at the New Victoria Theatre in London, where a packed crowd listened and ask him questions. 29th November 1974

Background imageThe Louisville Lip Collection: World Heavyweight Title fight between challenger Muhammad Ali

World Heavyweight Title fight between challenger Muhammad Ali and WBC Champion Larry Holmes at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada



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"The Louisville Lip: A Legend in and out of the Ring" Step into the vibrant streets of London, where Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, stood outside the Flamingo Jazz Club in Wardour Street. His charismatic presence was already captivating audiences, foreshadowing his future as "The Louisville Lip. " Venturing to his training camp at Concord Hotel nestled amidst the breathtaking Catskill Mountains, Ali honed his skills with unwavering determination. The sweat poured down his face as he prepared for an upcoming battle against Larry Holmes - a fight that would test both his physical prowess and mental fortitude. In the Champions Forever documentary, viewers were granted an intimate glimpse into Ali's life. This revealing film shed light on not only his extraordinary boxing career but also showcased the man behind the gloves - a fearless individual who fearlessly challenged societal norms. Inside Louisiana Superdome on that fateful September 15th night, Ali faced off against Leon Spinks for their second match. The crowd roared with anticipation as he stepped into the ring once again to prove why he was considered one of boxing's greatest icons. Ali's impact reached far beyond just sports arenas; it extended to every corner of society. Outside Birmingham's Odeon theater on June 7th, 1979, fans gathered eagerly to catch a glimpse of their idol. As he waved graciously to them from afar, councillor James Hunte watched proudly alongside adoring supporters. Retreating to his Pennsylvanian mountain retreat for intense training sessions became synonymous with Ali's dedication and discipline. With each punch thrown and every mile run through rugged terrain, he exemplified what it meant to be a true champion. Amidst all these triumphs stood two pillars of strength by Ali's side: wife Belinda Boyd and their twin daughters Jamillah. Their love provided him solace during challenging times while reminding him of what truly mattered in life.