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How old was Muhammad Ali when they won their first world heavyweight title?
Muhammad Ali was 22 years old when they won their first world heavyweight title, on 25 February 1964.
Muhammad Ali died 3 June 2016 at age 74 — 52 years after this milestone.
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "the Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970, was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978, and was the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1979. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.
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