Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., attended Central High School in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated in 1960. During his time at Central High School, Ali began his boxing training under the guidance of Joe Martin, a police officer and boxing coach. This early training laid the foundation for his legendary boxing career.
Ali’s education and boxing training at Central High School played a crucial role in shaping his future. It was here that he developed the skills and discipline that would later make him one of the greatest boxers of all time.