Muhammad Ali: Boxing legend to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024
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Muhammad Ali will be inducted into WWE’s prestigious Hall of Fame class of 2024 | Credit: Stanley Weston/Getty Images

WWE Muhammad Ali: Boxing legend to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024

David Ben 11:22 - 12.03.2024

Muhammad Ali will be inducted into WWE’s prestigious Hall of Fame class.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is set to be posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

This announcement only adds to Ali's enduring legacy beyond the boxing ring.

Widely considered as one of the greater boxers in the history, Ali won an Olympic gold medal for the United States in boxing in 1960 and went on to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion.

Muhammad Ali will be indicted in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024
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He holds notable wins over opponents such as Sonny Liston, Ken Norton, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman among many others.

Ali’s final professional boxing match came in 1981 as he finished his career with 56 wins and five losses, with 37 knockouts.

Muhammad Ali: A Legendary Career Beyond Boxing

Muhammad Ali will be indicted in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Muhammad Ali will be indicted in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 | Credit: Instagram

Muhammad Ali, renowned for his unparalleled boxing prowess, will be honored during the Hall of Fame ceremony scheduled for April 5 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as first reported exclusively by Variety.

The induction will be led by his widow, Lonnie Ali.

Ali’s foray into the wrestling arena includes memorable encounters such as his exhibition match against Japanese wrestling legend Antonio Inoki in 1976.

Muhammad Ali will be indicted in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Muhammad Ali will be indicted in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Moreover, his participation as a special guest referee at WrestleMania I in 1985 solidified his status as a cultural icon with an enduring impact on sports entertainment.

Despite his prominence in boxing and beyond his influence in the wrestling landscape, Ali's legacy is marked by his unwavering social activism.

His principled stance against the Vietnam War, exemplified by his refusal to be drafted into the U.S. Army, resonates as a symbol of moral courage.

Despite facing repercussions, including the loss of his heavyweight titles and a hiatus from boxing, Ali remained steadfast in his convictions.

Muhammad Ali will be indicted in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Muhammad Ali | Credit: Imago
Muhammad Ali will be indicted in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Muhammad Ali | Credit: Imago

During his active years, he was widely regarded as one of the greatest trash talkers in sports entertainment.

The announcement of Ali's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will now see him join luminaries such as Paul Heyman and Bull Nakano.

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