Rahaman Ali, brother of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, passes away

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 Muhammad Ali Center announced the passing of Rahaman last Friday in Louisville, Kentucky. The cause of his death has not been revealed at this time. Rahaman followed in his older brother’s footsteps in professional boxing, starting his career in 1964 and extending to 1972. During this period, he accumulated a record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw.

After retiring from the ring, Rahaman stayed close to Muhammad, even training with him. In 2014, Rahaman co-wrote the book “That’s Muhammad Ali’s Brother! My Life on the Undercard” with boxing writer H. Ron Brashear. Subsequently, in 2019, he published “My Brother, Muhammad Ali: The Definitive Biography”.

You cannot tell the story of Muhammad without mentioning Rahaman. He was one of the most consistent 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