@felix.herrmann That interview speaks for itself in its time. It’s important to also note that late in his life Ali went to Ireland to make clear that he was also proud not only of his black heritage but also proud of his Irish heritage.
This is the key line from the article in regards to your question- Shortly after, Ali paid a visit to Ennis where he unveiled a plaque outside his great-grandfather’s house before becoming the first freeman of the town in its 150,000 year existence.
@felix.herrmann That interview speaks for itself in its time. It’s important to also note that late in his life Ali went to Ireland to make clear that he was also proud not only of his black heritage but also proud of his Irish heritage.
Source for the irish proud heritage?
Ali went to Ireland late in his life to see the town of Ennis.
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/sport/just-how-irish-was-muhammad-ali-1.2673316%3fmode=amp
This is the key line from the article in regards to your question- Shortly after, Ali paid a visit to Ennis where he unveiled a plaque outside his great-grandfather’s house before becoming the first freeman of the town in its 150,000 year existence.
would contradict the message above.
young vs old ali?!
Definitely not the greatest thing he's said!