BETTENDORF, Iowa--For athletes in this boxing gym, this picture is something to aspire to.
"Rumble young man, rumble. I float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," recites 9Round trainer Antonio Carpenter.
For him and his clients, Muhammad Ali is motivation to do better.
"He inspired me and others too as far as understanding the art of fighting. It's not the bullies, it's not to beat people up. But it shapes you and conditions you to become a better person," says Carpenter.
Reverend Dr. Melvin Grimes of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Moline may not be the greatest boxer of all time, but he still uses Ali's message to teach his congregation.
"When adversity comes your way, you stand up, and you stand tall, and you march forward," says Grimes.
Besides being known for his unmatched speed and footwork in the ring, Ali was recognized world wide for his unwavering conviction.
"Ali was different. He dared to be different. He stood behind that being different. Call it brash, call it arrogant. Call it whatever you want. When you step back and take a look at it, he was a man who was confident within himself," says Grimes.
That confidence may translate differently depending on the person. But it's something everyone will remember.
