Rahman Ali was born as Rudolph Valentino Clay and was known as Rudy Clay. Rahman Ali was a heavyweight boxer.

Biography

Rahman Ali is the son of Odessa Clay and younger brother of Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali is an American former professional boxer, philanthropist and social activist...

). Rahman and Muhammad started boxing in a Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

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 amateur boxing league. While his brother went to the 1960 Olympics

1960 Summer Olympics

The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...

 he didn't and remained amateur until February 25, 1964, the night his brother won one of his heavyweight titles over Sonny Liston

Sonny Liston

Charles L. "Sonny" Liston was a professional boxer and ex-convict known for his toughness, punching power, and intimidating appearance who became world heavyweight champion in 1962 by knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round...

. As a professional boxer Rahman won 14 matches, lost 3, and had one draw. In his career he knocked out seven opponents and was only knocked out once. After back to back losses ending with Rahman being knocked out by Jack O'Halloran

Jack O'Halloran

Jack O'Halloran is an American ex-boxer and actor.-Boxing:O'Halloran was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fighting as "Irish" Jack O'Halloran out of Boston, Massachusetts, he was a heavyweight boxing contender active from 1966 to 1974...

he retired from professional boxing.