Intro
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On June 3, 2016, a famous American athlete passed. Muhammad Ali was a remarkable boxer. He won many, many fights. After winning so many fights, people gave him a new name. They called him “The Greatest.” They said he was a beast when he was boxing. He even won a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics!
Muhammad Ali was more than a man with a boxing career. He was a stand-up guy, and he helped many people. One time he even convinced a man to not jump off a building. Also, civil rights were very important to Muhammad Ali. He wanted people to be nice to other people. He wanted to further civil rights for people in the United States.
Andy and Marni are talking about Muhammad Ali’s legacy. Listen to this English lesson to find out what they think.
Dialog
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Andy_H: I just want to take a moment of silence right now for “The Greatest.”
Marni: Muhammad Ali?
Andy_H: Muhammad Ali. He unfortunately passed, and what a great guy. Sure, he had this incredible boxing career...
Marni: Yes.
Andy_H: ...but he did so much for the community, and he did so much for civil rights. You know, one time, he actually helped a guy who was considering jumping off a building. And Muhammad Ali went up to the top floor…
Marni: Wow.
Andy_H: ...and convinced him that it wasn’t worth it. He said, you’re my brother, let me help you.
Marni: That’s amazing.
Andy_H: Just a stand-up guy.
Marni: Yeah, he really did a lot with his celebrity to further social issues and African-American rights. I think that his legacy is pretty remarkable. And he specifically felt that he should use his fame to further social justice and social causes.
Andy_H: Mmm huh.
Marni: That’s pretty awesome.
Andy_H: And beat some other giant grown men. That guy was a beast.
Marni: He was a man of many talents, and may he rest in peace.
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Discussion
Muhammad Ali recently passed. Andy wants to take a moment of silence to think about how great Muhammad Ali was. Muhammad Ali had an amazing boxing career. He was strong and fast. He was a beast. But Andy thinks Ali’s legacy is more than just being a remarkable boxer.
Andy remembers that Muhammad Ali saved a man’s life one time. The man wanted to jump off a building, and Ali convinced him not to do it. Marni agrees that Muhammad Ali was a stand-up guy. He did many good things to further civil rights for people in the United States. She hopes he will rest in peace.
Who is your favorite athlete? Do you think Muhammad Ali was a remarkable boxer?
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