He floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee, darting and dancing his way to boxings heavyweight world championship. In the process, the fleet-footed and motormouthed fighter became King of the Ring and more: A cultural icon who dominated headlines, generated controversy, and enthralled even those audiences uninterested in the sport. Learn the fascinating facts about this dazzling champ: How he began boxing at only age 12and the trainer who first knew he was something special His involvement in the controversial Nation of Islam What happened when he refused to fight in the Vietnam War Round-by-round coverage of his Rumble in the Jungle and Thrilla in Manila matchups with George Foreman and nemesis Joe Frazier His present-day battle with Parkinsons Syndrome. Author: Stephen Timblin Reading Level: Ages 9 to 12 years Format: Paperback, 128 pages Publisher: Sterling Books ISBN: 9781402763649