Louisville, Kentucky– Postal officials revealed Commemorative stamp Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday, and showed a picture of the champion at the height of his fight.
The Postal Service printed 22 million of Ali’s stamps, which feature an Associated Press photo from 1974 showing the fighter raising his gloves in a fighting stance. His last name, black and bold red, accentuates the seal.
“We honor Muhammad Ali here in his birthplace, the city that shaped and reshaped him forever,” said broadcaster Bob Costas, who hosted the statue’s unveiling.
The hero’s friends and family gathered to celebrate the release of the stamp, which went on sale on Thursday.
“This stamp will travel millions of miles and pass through countless hands, but it will quietly remind the world of a man who dared to believe that kindness could be powerful and that service to others could be heroic,” said his widow, Lonnie Ali.
The outspoken three-time heavyweight champion has stunned the world with his hair and outspoken personality. He remained in the spotlight in the post-fight days by continuing his charity work and support Human rights issues. In his boxing days, Ali once quipped that he should be on a postage stamp because “that’s the only way I’ll get a lick.”
Forever stamps come with a stamp sheet that also features an image of Ali wearing a pinstripe suit, in recognition of his work as an activist and humanitarian.
Cassius Clay Jr. was born on… Change his name After converting to Islam, He died in 2016 He was 74 years old after living with Parkinson’s disease for more than three decades. He was buried in Louisville.
During his life and after his death, the man known as “The Greatest” received numerous awards, including the Olympic Gold Medal in 1960, the United Nations Messenger of Peace Award in 1998, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005.