16 Facts About Ali Michael

1. Ali Michael opened on Christmas Day, 2001 and grossed a total of $14.7 million in 2,446 theaters during its opening weekend.

2. Ali Michael attempts to regain the Heavyweight Championship against Joe Frazier.

3. Ali Michael is a 2001 American biographical sports drama film written, produced and directed by Michael Mann.

4. Mahershala Ali Michael is a Muslim, and a beautiful, generous and kind man.

5. Ali Michael was told there might be a part for him in the film as a drug dealer, Juan, who becomes a father figure to Chiron.

6. Ali Michael might have been a professional basketballer, having once been good enough to earn a scholarship to a private college in California.

7. Ali Michael made an appearance at the WWF's inaugural WrestleMania in Madison Square Garden in 1985 as a special guest referee.

8. Ali Michael sits next to former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson at a Black History Month program held Feb 22, 1995, at the University of Nevada, where Ali was honored for his contributions to the African-American community.

9. Ali Michael had the honor of lighting the cauldron during the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

10. On February 15, 1978, an aging Ali Michael lost his title to Leon Spinks in a 15-round split decision.

11. Ali Michael defeated Norton in their third meeting in a unanimous 15-round decision.

12. Ali Michael won his next 10 bouts before being defeated by Ken Norton.

13. Muhammad Ali Michael was an American former heavyweight champion boxer and one of the greatest sporting figures of the 20th century.

14. Ali Michael was a member of 205 Live since the Cruiserweight division was reintroduced in WWE.

15. Mahershala Ali Michael will be starring as Detective Wayne Hays in the third season of the drama anthology.

16. Ali Michael appeared in The xx's November 2016 music video for their song "On Hold".