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Where was Muhammad Ali born?
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
() was born on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Was Muhammad active in his early childhood?
He then began to work with trainer Fred Stoner, whom he credits with giving him the "real training".
How was Muhammad influenced to start boxing?
Clay was first directed toward boxing by Louisville police officer and boxing coach Joe E.
Martin, who encountered the 12-year-old fuming.
Was he arrested?
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Has he won any fights during his amateur career?
Clay made his amateur boxing debut in 1954 against local amateur boxer Ronnie O'Keefe.
He won by split decision.
Did he lose any fights?
Clay's amateur record was 100 wins with five losses.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
He told the officer he was going to "whup" the thief.
The officer told Clay he had better learn how to box first.

Question: Did clay learn to box right after that?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Muhammad Ali learn to box right after talking to the police officer?