Former American heavyweight boxer. In The Washington Post (14/4/91) he said "I was 6-3 when I was champ.". He bumped his claim up a bit in 1999, saying "I'm 6 foot 4"
Photos by PR Photos People talk about [George] like he's a giant. Foreman is 6-2½ I'm 6-2½. Foreman is 217 [pounds] when he's in shape. I'm 214 when I'm in shape.
-- Ali in July 1974 Hey, I'm a growing boy. When I quit boxing, I was 6-2½, and I'm now almost 6-4. I think by next year I'll reach my full height.
-- Chicago Tribune, 1988 I have heard my height listed many times; I never measure myself. So what I read, (like you) I list. I truly don’t know?