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 death last Friday in Louisville, Kentucky. Details about the cause of his death have not been revealed at this time. Rahaman followed in his older brother’s footsteps in professional boxing, developing a career between 1964 and 1972. During that time, he achieved a record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. After his retirement, Rahaman stayed close to Muhammad, even training alongside him.

Rahaman Ali in action. Photo: AP 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.” Subsequently, in 2019, he published “My Brother, Muhammad Ali: The Definitive Biography.”

“You can’t tell the story of Muhammad without mentioning Rahaman,” expressed DeVone Holt, President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center. “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