Muhammad Ali Height, Weight, Measurements, Shoe Size

Muhammad Ali was an American heavyweight champion boxer, nicknames – The Greatest, The People’s Champion and The Louisville Lip. At 12, Ali’s bike was stolen, and he reported it to police officer Joe Martin, who was also a boxing coach. Martin suggested Ali learn to fight before confronting the thief, and six weeks later, Ali won his first match. He won the heavyweight championship three times and had a record of 56 wins and 5 losses. His famous fights include “Rumble in the Jungle” against George Foreman in 1974 and “Thrilla in Manila” against Joe Frazier in 1975.

Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, and died on June 3, 2016, at the age of 74 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

How tall was Muhammad Ali?

Muhammad Ali’s height was 6ft 2in (188 cm).

“I’m six foot two, two hundred and twenty-five pounds.” – 1969

How much did Muhammad Ali weigh in his prime?

Muhammad Ali weighed 225 lbs (102 kg).

Body Measurements:

Muhammad Ali’s measurements in 1975 were:

Biceps: 15″ (38 cm)
Chest (norm): 44″ (112 cm)
Chest (exp): 46″ (117 cm)
Waist: 34″ (86.4 cm)
Thigh: 26″ (66 cm)
Neck: 17.5″ (44.5 cm)
Calf: 17″ (43 cm)

Shoe Size: 13 US* (46 EU, *auction)

Photo credit: Getty, 1972.