Muhammad Ali remains the only person honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame whose star is not embedded in the sidewalk, a distinction that reflects the boxing legend's unwavering commitment to his Islamic faith and one of the most enduring legacies in sports history.
Among the more than 2,850 stars lining Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles, Ali's is the only one mounted on a wall instead of the pavement.
Installed outside the Dolby Theatre, the tribute has become one of the landmark's most recognizable attractions, with visitors regularly stopping to photograph the unique display.
The unusual placement was made at Ali's own request.
After converting to Islam in 1964 and adopting the name Muhammad Ali, the former heavyweight champion refused to have his name placed where millions of people would walk over it because it shared the name of the Prophet Muhammad.
