"The name Muhammad is the most common name in the world. In all the countries around the world - Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon - there are more Muhammads than anything else. When I joined the Nation of Islam and became a Muslim, they gave me the most famous name because I was the champ."
American professional boxer and three-time world heavyweight champion. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., he became known for his speed, charisma, and major bouts such as the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila. He was also a prominent public figure in civil rights and religious life.