Muhammad Ali : The Birth of a Legend, Miami, 1961-1964

Now promoted with the Muhammad Ali at the O2 exhibition, which will run from March 4th to August 31st 2016. Ali is one of the most famous characters of the Twentieth century, admired and loved all over the world, and a continuing inspiration to millions. Flip Schulke is one of the great sports photographers, whose work has been published in `Time', `Newsweek', `Sports Illustrated'. This book is a photographic classic, the cover photo is one of the most iconic images taken of Ali. Muhammad Ali's legend was shaped in 1961-1964 in Miami when he trained with Angelo Dundee. It was here that the young boxer honed his boxing, and self-promotional, skills and became both a champion and a legend. Flip Schulke recorded the transformation, with over 80 stunning photos of those three years the young Cassius Clay is captured intimately and reveals a personality of a rare charisma and extraordinary confidence.