Rahaman Ali's six best books

No one was closer to Muhammad Ali than Rahaman, his only sibling and best friend. The brothers lived together, trained together and shared pivotal experiences, from Ali's time in the Nation of Islam to the 'Rumble in the Jungle' fight against George Foreman. Rahman became Ali's best sparring partner and part of his inner circle, also acting as a personal bodyguard throughout his brother's career. Rahman retired from competing as a heavyweight himself in 1972, with a record of 14 wins, three losses and one draw. He is the author of My Brother, Muhammad Ali: The Definitive Biography.

One of Ali's six favorite books, as shared at the Daily Express:

UNFORGIVABLE BLACKNESS: THE RISE AND FALL OF JACK JOHNSON by Geoffrey C. Ward

Our father Cassius Clay Sr would always talk to us about the greatness of Jack Johnson.

So I already knew he must have been bold and courageous.

I really enjoyed reading about this great man who rose from poverty in the Jim Crow era to become the first black man to become the heavyweight champion of the world, despite the obstacle of racism being in front of him.

Read about another entry on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue