... movement. If you backed Joe Frazier you were a representative of white, conservative America. The Fight was one of the most anticipated events of the 20th century, and transcended boxing. Ali's quotes and antics both in and out of the ring stand the test of time (My Ali Story). Next to, "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," the most memorable ... lands a right upper-cut, a left hook, and a straight right hand to shatter Ali's jaw and ultimately win and retain the heavy weight title. Kids everywhere shuffled, danced, and quoted Ali's, famous saying, "Fly like a Butterfly and Sting ...

• Word Count: 1997
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School