70 years old (Born on June 16, 1954)
Happy birthday to the legendary Matthew Saad Muhammad! Even Father Time struggles landing punches on a champ whose pace in the ring made espresso seem slow. Celebrating you today brings us back to those thrilling rounds of relentless action where your opponents wondered if they accidentally signed up for sprinting rather than boxing.Your reign as WBC Light Heavyweight Champion from 1979 through 1981 was packed with more excitement and drama than any blockbuster movie. Today, cheers are ringing out louder than ever—celebrating not only another year added but honoring all you've given history throughout every exhilarating bout that still leaves fans grinning ear-to-ear!