Washington: We are going to tell you about the great American boxer Mohammad Ali, who has made his own place in boxing. Mohammad Ali, who was a heavyweight boxing champion. While few people will know that Mohammad Ali was not a Muslim by birth, while he took the step of changing his religion at the peak of his fame. 56 years ago, on the day of March 6, 1964, he had announced to accept Islam. Before this Ali was a Christian and his name was Cassius Clay. After Ali changed his religion, he became the ideal for the Muslims of America, while he also had to face the displeasure of his supporters. Let us tell you that Mohammad Ali had revealed this by writing a letter asking the reason for his second wife Melinda to convert to Islam. According to media reports, Ali wrote in the letter that once he was outside the skating ring in his hometown Louiswell. Were standing Meanwhile, his eyes were on a newspaper seller. He was selling the 'Nation of Islam' newspaper, he bought a copy of the newspaper from him. A cartoon printed in the newspaper caught the attention of Mohammad Ali and from here, his faith in his religion changed. Ali has written in the letter that in the cartoon a blond man is pressuring a black slave to pray to Jesus. He wrote that this cartoon created a stir in him. After winning the heavyweight championship in 1964, Mohammad Ali had declared his conversion to Islam. He wrote that he believes in Allah and peace. He also said that he has no desire to marry any white woman. If told about them, Mohammad Ali was a professional boxer in America, who is said to be the greatest heavyweight boxer in the history of the sport. He was a 3-time heavyweight champion. Ali was known for his footwork and vigorous punch in the ring. He named you heavyweight championships in 1964, 1974 and 1978. He has also been the only World Heavyweight Champion in the world, having won the Lenial Championship three times. Also Read: Iran's Khamenei asks India to stop attacks on Muslims after deadly riots This Pakistani women officer is too beautiful to handle, see picture here Venezuela President appeals this to women Loss to these Indian companies due to H-1B visa application being rejected