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Remembering the Life of Rahaman Ali, Muhammad's Brother

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, AUG 1 – Rahaman Ali won 14 of 18 professional boxing matches and was a close trainer and supporter of Muhammad Ali throughout his career, according to the Muhammad Ali Center.

  • Saturday's announcement from the Muhammad Ali Center confirmed Rahaman Ali’s death on Friday, Aug. 1, at age 82, highlighting his role as Muhammad Ali’s younger brother.
  • Born on July 18, 1943, as Rudolph Arnett Clay, Rahaman followed his brother into boxing and debuted in February 1964 on the undercard of Sonny Liston’s fight.
  • Across 18 fights, he earned 14 wins, three losses, and one draw, retiring in 1972 after a knockout defeat by Jack O’Halloran.
  • Shortly after news of his death broke, Hana Ali paid tribute on Facebook, and the Muhammad Ali Center said funeral arrangements are being made.
  • The Ali Center underscored that you cannot tell Muhammad Ali’s story without mentioning Rahaman, highlighting his support and role throughout Muhammad’s career.
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107.5 WBLS broke the news in on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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