10 of Muhammad Ali’s quotes that are a lesson in self confidence

 Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, died at a hospital in the US city of Phoenix, after being admitted on Thursday.

Throughout his 25 year career, he amassed 56 wins and only lost five times.

The former world heavyweight champion was not only known for his skills inside the ring but also for his quick wit outside of it. He often used his comical one-liners to get into his opponents’ heads and the crowds loved him for that.

Here’s looking back at the boxer’s 10 best quotes that prove he believed himself to be the champion that he was.

“I am the astronaut of boxing. Joe Louis and Dempsey were just jet pilots. I'm in a world of my own.”

"I'm young; I'm handsome; I'm fast. I can't possibly be beat."

“It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am."

 "I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was."

“It’s not bragging if you can back it up.”

Never put your money against Cassius Clay, for you will never have a lucky day.

“I’m not the greatest, I’m the double greatest.”

I'm the greatest thing that ever lived! I'm the king of the world! I'm a bad man. I'm the prettiest thing that ever lived.

“If you even dream of beating me, you better wake up and apologize.” 

“I am America. I am the part you won't recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky, my name not yours. My religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me.”

 “Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee, your hands can't hit, what your eyes can't see.”