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Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters

Muhammad Ali was more than just an athlete and an activist, the three-time world heavyweight boxing champion was also a proud father to nine children--two boys and seven daughters with whom he a particulshared a special bond. Between Maryum, Jamilah, Rasheda, Hana, Laila, Miya and Khaliah, Muhammad leaves behind a legacy also rooted in the love of his family. Here are 26 precious moments of Muhammad Ali And his daughters.
By Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Ali and His Girls

Sleepy girl! Muhammad Ali carries one of his daughters during RFK Pro-Celebrity Tennis Tournament Party at Rainbow Room. The boxer was never without his girls! 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
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02
Ali and His Girls

Even the GOAT needs time to unwind. The champ sits with his daughter after training for his title defense against Sonny Liston in 1965.

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
Stanley Weston/Getty Images
03
Ali and His Girls

Tired pap! Muhammad Ali yawns while babysitting two of his daughters Laila and Hana in 1978. 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
Frank Tewkesbury/Evening Standard/Getty Images
04
Ali And His Girls

Family always came first for Ali. 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
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05
Ali And His Girls

Precious daddy-daughter moment!

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
AP Photo/Ray Howard
06
Ali and His Girls

Precious! Muhammad Ali holds Hana during the filming of The Greatest, and our hearts collectively melt. 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
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07
Ali and His Girls

“We all tried to stay strong and whispered in his ear, ‘You can go now. We will be okay. We love you. Thank you. You can go back to God now,'” daughter Hana wrote in a touching Instagram post after Ali’s death. 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
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08
Ali and His Girls

Ali knew how to take his training to the next level.

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
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09
Ali and His Girls

Like father, like daughter. 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
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10
Ali and His Girls

Traveling with Muhammad Ali was always a family affair. 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images
11
Ali and His Girls

Rasheedah might be all grown up, but she’s still a daddy’s girl. 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
Scott Halleran/Getty Images
12
Ali and His Girls

How stunning do Muhammad Ali, Lonnie Ali, Maryum Ali and Hana Ali look?

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
Allen Berezovsky
13
Ali and His Girls

Muhammad Ali and Laila look quite dapper! 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
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14
Ali and His Girls

Muhammad wore his dates with pride at the Ali movie premiere. 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
Jeff Kravitz
15
Ali and His Girls

A king isn’t a king without his queen(s)!

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
LUCY NICHOLSON
16
Ali and His Girls

Laila Ali has followed in her father’s footsteps.

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
Scott Halleran/Getty Images
17
Ali and His Girls

Times might have changed, but Muhammad Ali still packs a punch.

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
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18
Ali and His Girls
Ali and daughter Hana at the 4th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala in 1996.
Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
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19
Ali and His Girls
Muhammad Ali and daughter Hana during Ali Hollywood Premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
Jeff Kravitz
20
Ali and His Girls
Muhammad ali and his daughters Rasheda and May May at ‘ROAST THIS! An Evening with Muhammad Ali and Friends’ in Los Angeles.
Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
Kevin Winter/ImageDirect
21
Ali And His Girls

What a touching photo between Laila and Muhammad Ali.

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
AP Photo/John Amis
22
Ali And His Girls

We can practically feel how proud May May is of her father! 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
AP Photo/Richard Drew
23
Ali and His Girls

Muhammad Ali and his family are shining as bright as a star. 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
J. P. Aussenard
24
Ali And His Girls

The family resemblance is strong! 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
Isaac Sutton/Ebony Collection
25
Ali And His Girls

Laila Ali is proof that history repeats itself! 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
Ed Mulholland/WireImage
26
Ali And His Girls

Daddy-daughter time is #1 for May May Ali. 

Precious Moments Between Muhammad Ali and His Daughters
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