Rahman Ali
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| Rahman Ali | |
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| Statistics | |
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| Real name | Rudolph Valentino Clay |
| Nickname(s) | Rudy Clay |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Nationality |  American |
| Birth date | 1940 |
| Birth place | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 17 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Rahman Ali (born about 1940) was born as Rudolph Valentino Clay and was known as Rudy Clay.[1] Rahman Ali was a heavy weight boxer.
[edit] Biography
Rahman Ali is the son of Odessa Clay and older brother of Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). [2] Rahman and Muhammad started boxing in a Louisville, KY amateur boxing league. While his brother went to the 1960 Olympics he didn't and remained amateur until February 25, 1964, the night after his brother won one of his heavy weight titles over Sonny Liston. As a professional boxer Rahman won 14 matches, lost 3, and had one draw. In his career he knocked out seven opponents and was only knocked out once. After back to back losses ending with Rahman being knocked out by Jack O'Halloran he retired from professional boxing.[3]
