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How did Ali's early career take off?
Muhammad Ali made his amateur boxing debut in 1954 against local amateur boxer Ronnie O'Keefe. He won by split decision.
What did Muhammad Ali do after he won that first important match against Ronnie O'Keefe?
Muhammad Ali went on to win six Kentucky Golden Gloves titles, two national Golden Gloves titles, an Amateur Athletic Union national title, and the Light Heavyweight gold medal
Did Muhammad Ali win any awards during the time after winning the first important match against Ronnie O'Keefe?
Muhammad Ali's amateur record was 100 wins with five losses.
Did Muhammid Ali fight any now famous boxers during his amateur time?
Muhammad Ali was knocked down by both Sonny Banks and Cooper.
Did Muhammad Ali beat Archie Moore?
Muhammad Ali beat his former trainer and veteran boxer Archie Moore in a 1962 match.
Were there any other noteable fights during Muhammad Ali's early professional debut besides the fight versus Archie Moore and the fights against Sonny Banks and Cooper?
The fight with Doug Jones on March 13, 1963 was Muhammad Ali's toughest fight during this stretch.
Who was the Fight of the Year against in Muhammad Ali's fight?
Muhammad Ali and Doug Jones fought on Jones' home turf at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Did Muhammad Ali beat Doug Jones?
Doug Jones staggered Muhammad Ali in the first round, and the unanimous decision for Clay was greeted by boos and a rain of debris thrown into the ring.
What else was significant to Muhammad Ali's career during this time period when he beat Doug Jones?
In each of these fights, Muhammad Ali vocally belittled his opponents and vaunted his abilities.

Question: Did this technique work to wear them down?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Muhammad Ali's technique to vocally belittle his opponents work to wear them down?