Muhammad Ali grew up in poverty. However, as he demonstrated his worth in the boxing ring, the cash started to come. With an Olympic gold medal and three heavyweight championship medals to his name, Muhammad Ali is reported to have earned over $60 million in his career, which was unheard of for sportsmen at the time. He passed away in March 2016 at the age of 74. Before becoming one of the greatest boxers of all time, Muhammad Ali spent many years being denied by promoters because he was Muslim and born into poverty. For example, when he fought Sonny Liston for the title in 1964, nobody thought he had a chance because he was from a small town in Alabama and Liston was considered unbeatable. But Ali showed everyone that he was not only able to fight but also win against such an opponent. After this victory, he became known as "The Greatest." During his career, Muhammad Ali made more than 3,000 punches according to some estimates. This makes him the most punched-upon athlete in history. His hands were so powerful that they could break bones easily during fights. As a result, he used to wear gloves to protect them. Ali's annual salary was never more than $3 million, but it increased after he retired. In 1975, he joined the board of directors of his own company, which managed his finances. Later, he moved on to other businesses including a food chain, a hotel, and a casino.