Rahaman Ali, brother of the legendary Muhammad Ali, dies at 82 years old

Rahaman Ali, brother of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, dies

The boxing world mourns the loss of Rahaman Ali, younger brother of the iconic Muhammad Ali, who passed away at the age of 82. The news was confirmed by the Muhammad Ali Center, reporting that Rahaman Ali died on Friday in Louisville, Kentucky. The cause of his death was not revealed. Rahaman followed in the footsteps of his older brother, venturing into professional boxing between 1964 and 1972. During his career, he accumulated a record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw.

After his retirement, Rahaman stayed close to Muhammad, often training and accompanying him. In 2014, Rahaman co-wrote a book with boxing writer H. Ron Brashear titled “That’s Muhammad Ali’s Brother! My Life on the Billboard,” followed by a second book in 2019 titled “My Brother, Muhammad Ali: The Definitive Biography.”

You cannot tell the story of Muhammad without mentioning Rahaman. He was one of the most constant sources of support for Muhammad during his career and their relationship was a true example of what it means to be ‘my brother’s keeper’.

DeVone Holt, President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center