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Muhammad Ali and his brother Rahman Ali, walk with their great-grandmother Betsy Jane Greathouse, who was 99 when this picture was taken in Louisville, Kentucky, circa 1963

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Muhammad Ali his brother Rahman Ali and great grandma Betsy Jane Greathouse.

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with Muhammad Ali & his brother Rahman Ali (1960's)

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Muhammad Ali and his brother Rahman Ali with Jim Brown, Clint Walker, and Telly Savalas on the set of the film "The Dirty Dozen" in Hertfordshire, 1966.     

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Muhammad Ali with his brother Rahman Ali and fellow boxer Jimmy Ellis during an early morning training session in London, May 1963.

Ali was preparing for his upcoming fight against British heavyweight Henry Cooper at Wembley on June 18, 1963.

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Ever wondered why Muhammad Ali's brother, Rahman Ali, didn't share the same spotlight? It's a curious tale that peeks behind the curtain of fame and talent. Born Rudolph Valentino Clay on July 18, 1944, Rahman Ali showed promise in the ring but never reached the iconic status of his older brother.

Rahman, like Muhammad, started boxing in a Louisville amateur league. While Muhammad dazzled the world at the 1960 Olympics, Rahman didn't make the cut and stayed an amateur until 1964. He turned professional on the very night his brother became heavyweight champion by defeating Sonny Liston. Talk about timing!

Rahman's professional record stood at 14-3-1, with seven knockouts. Despite this, he never quite hit the big leagues. His career, though respectable, lacked the spark needed to contend for titles. After a couple of tough losses, including a knockout by Jack O'Halloran, Rahman wisely hung up his gloves.

In 2015, Rahman shared his life story in an autobiography titled, "That's Muhammad Ali's Brother! My Life on the Undercard," providing a glimpse into the shadows of his brother's towering legacy. Despite his own challenges, Rahman remains a rich source of insight into Muhammad Ali's life, revealing touching details like how Ali's hardest moment wasn't battling Parkinson's but dealing with his divorce from his first wife, Sonji, under pressure from the Nation of Islam.

Rahman Ali's story is a testament to the harsh realities of the sports world, where not all talents shine equally bright. His journey reminds us that even those in the shadow of greatness have their own unique battles and triumphs.

Courtesy of USA Sports Hub