{"id":41204,"date":"2025-12-15T17:31:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alicenter.org\/?p=41204"},"modified":"2026-01-06T19:18:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:18:54","slug":"media-advisory-usps-honors-muhammad-ali-with-commemorative-stamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alicenter.org\/media-advisory-usps-honors-muhammad-ali-with-commemorative-stamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Advisory: USPS Honors Muhammad Ali with Commemorative Stamp"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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12.15.25<\/p>\n

MEDIA ADVISORY: USPS Honors Muhammad Ali with Commemorative Stamp<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON, DC (December 15, 2025)<\/p>\n

What:<\/strong> The U.S. Postal Service will honor Muhammad Ali, known as \u201cThe Greatest,\u201d with two stamps. Ali once said, \u201cI should be a postage stamp, because that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.\u201d Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, KY, Ali was known across the globe as a champion in and beyond the boxing ring.<\/p>\n

The first-day-of-issue event for the Muhammad Ali Forever stamps is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #MuhammadAliStamps.<\/p>\n

Who: <\/strong>The Honorable Ronald A. Stroman<\/a>, member of the USPS Board of Governors<\/p>\n

Lonnie Ali<\/a>, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center<\/p>\n

Bob Costas, award-winning broadcaster and author<\/p>\n

The Honorable Craig Greenberg<\/a>, mayor, Louisville<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Honorable Jacqueline Coleman<\/a>, lieutenant governor, state of Kentucky<\/p>\n

Neil Leifer<\/a>, award-winning photographer and filmmaker<\/p>\n

Peter Villegas<\/a>, board of trustees\u2019 member, Muhammad Ali Center<\/p>\n

John Ramsey<\/a>, board of trustees\u2019 member, Muhammad Ali Center<\/p>\n

Jamie Salter<\/a>, board of trustees\u2019 member, Muhammad Ali Center<\/p>\n

Gerry Bradley<\/a>, president, University of Louisville<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Thursday, Jan.15, 2026, at noon EST<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Louisville<\/a><\/p>\n

L & N Federal Credit Union Stadium<\/p>\n

Angel\u2019s Envy Bourbon Club<\/p>\n

2550 S Floyd St.<\/p>\n

Louisville, KY 40208<\/p>\n

RSVP:<\/strong> Attendees are encouraged to register at: usps.com\/muhammadalistamps<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Background:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Known as \u201cThe Greatest,\u201d Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) was a three-time heavyweight boxing champion. In his life, he challenged the best fighters in the world \u2014 and the world itself. At a time when African Americans fought to have a voice, he spoke loud and clear about his beliefs, defying expectations and empowering people around the world on his way to becoming a globally celebrated cultural icon.<\/p>\n

Ali\u2019s influence extended far beyond the ring. He used his platform to stand for peace, faith and justice, emerging as a global symbol of courage and compassion. His humanitarian work spanned continents \u2014 supporting medical relief, feeding the hungry and speaking up for those in need. In 1998, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace, and in 2005, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation\u2019s highest civilian honor. That same year, Muhammad and his wife, Lonnie, founded the Muhammad Ali Center in his hometown of Louisville.<\/p>\n

Muhammad Ali\u2019s life was defined not only by his victories but by his conviction, generosity and enduring belief in the power of love and humanity. His spirit continues to inspire people everywhere, and his legacy lives on as \u201cThe Greatest.\u201d<\/p>\n

Customers can preorder Muhammad Ali stamps on\u00a0usps.com<\/a>\u00a0and they will be shipped on Jan. 15, 2026.<\/p>\n

Postal Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com\/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Additional information on stamps, First Day of Issue Ceremonies and stamp inspired products can be found at StampsForever.com.<\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

USPS (National)
\nDavid Coleman
\n202.425.1476
\ndavid.p.coleman@usps.gov<\/p>\n

USPS (Kentucky)
\nSusan Wright
\n502.416.2119
\nsusan.w.wright@usps.gov<\/p>\n

Muhammad Ali Center
\nDustin Vogt
\n502.992.5330
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