THE GREATEST ADVICE OF ALL TIME?

Muhammad Ali - born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. - died on this day 8 years ago. He was a renowned boxer and activist. Growing up in the era of racial segregation, he was vocal about the rights of African people globally, especially in America.

At the age of 12 twelve, he was motivated to become a boxer after someone stole his bike and he wanted to ‘rough him up.’ He was encouraged by an officer to learn how to box first, and after watching the sport on TV, he trained as an amateur before becoming a pro.

He is widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time: he won the world heavyweight championship three times - a first - and successfully defended his title 19 times.

A lot of people idolised him, including children and the younger generation. But in this clip, he advises them to focus on education and creating a trade for themselves - rather than try to follow in his footsteps as a fighter. That’s because only the very best stand a chance of making it, and even for them, that chance is minuscule and filled with uncertainty.

It’s great advice, but do you think young Ali would have actually listened to it?