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Rahman Ali has lived in the shadow of his famous brother, Muhammad Ali, for his entire life, not that it was a problem for him. On the contrary, both brothers were as close as two brothers could be. Born Rudolph Valentino Clay, he was two years older than his brother, Cassius Marcellous Clay. Both brothers became involved in the amateur boxing program in Louisville after young Cassius got his bike stolen. Rahman excelled in boxing as did his brother. When it came time to attempt to get on the 1960 Olympic team, Cassius fought in the 175 pound Division, so that his brother could have a chance at the Heavyweight bracket. History will tell you that Cassius went on to the Olympics, while Rudolph did not. After some 100 amateur fights, Rudy (his nickname) turned professional on February 25, 1964, the night his brother defeated Sonny Liston for the World's Heavyweight Title. Rahman became a Black Muslim first and is said to have introduced his brother to the ministry. Both men changed their names to Muslim names. Rahaman would remain undefeated for the next 6 years. However, in 1972 after back-to-back losses to Roy Dean Wallace and Jack O'Halloran, he retired from boxing. Rahaman's record was 13-3-1 with 6 knockouts. He remains close to his brother and both men have boxed countless exhibitions throughout the years.

Older brother of <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0000738/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Muhammad Ali</a>.

Uncle of <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm1296595/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Laila Ali</a>, and <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm1508483/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Hana Ali</a>.

Son of <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0165555/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Odessa Clay</a>

Ex-brother-in-law of <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0691685/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Verónica Porche Ali</a>, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm1403344/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Sonji Roi</a>, and <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0019436/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Khalilah Camacho Ali</a>.

Uncle-in-law of <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm2090744/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Curtis Conway</a>.

As a professional boxer he won 14 bouts, lost 3, and had one draw. In his career, he knocked out seven opponents and was himself knocked out once. After back-to-back losses ending with him being knocked out by Jack O&#39;Halloran, he retired from professional boxing.

In 2014 he published his autobiography, &quot;That&#39;s Muhammad Ali&#39;s Brother! My Life on the Undercard&quot;, which was co-authored by H. Ron Brashear and the foreword written by Gene Kilroy - the longtime business manager of Muhammad Ali.

He published his second book titled My Brother, Muhammad Ali - The Definitive Biography. It was co-authored by Fiaz Rafiq, with the foreword written by NFL legend Jim Brown.

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