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2026 First-Class Forever Stamp,Muhammad Ali
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2026 Muhammad Ali
- Honors boxing champion Muhammad Ali
- He once predicted he would be on a postage stamp
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 78¢, First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: January 15, 2026
First Day City: Louisville, Kentucky
Quantity Issued: 22,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset, Flexographic
Format: Pane of 20
Why the stamp was issued: Stamps were issued to honor “The Greatest,” Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)
About the stamp design: A 1974 black and white Associated Press photo was used as the image of Ali on these stamps. His last name and “THE GREATEST” are also included.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, Ali’s hometown.
Unusual fact about this stamp: Many years ago, Ali said, “I should be a postage stamp, because that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.” Though this is a self-adhesive stamp, the champion finally got to be on a stamp.
History the stamp represents: Muhammad Ali did more than win boxing matches—he changed what it meant to be a champion. Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in 1942, first stunned the sports world by winning a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics. Soon after turning professional, he shocked fans again by defeating heavyweight champion Sonny Liston in 1964. Just as surprising was his bold confidence. Ali predicted the round he would win in, called himself “The Greatest,” and backed it up in the ring.
Ali’s boxing style was unlike anything seen before. Heavyweights were often slow and powerful, but Ali floated in the ring with quick footwork and lightning-fast punches, famously saying he could “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” His greatest fights—against Joe Frazier and George Foreman—became legendary. In 1974’s “Rumble in the Jungle,” Ali used strategy and strength, tiring Foreman before delivering a stunning knockout. Over a 21-year career, Ali compiled 56 professional wins, 37 knockouts, and defeated nearly every major heavyweight contender of his era.
Ali won the heavyweight championship three times, a feat few boxers have matched. Through his skill, strategy, and unmatched presence in the ring, Ali transformed boxing and set a standard that future champions continue to measure themselves against.
2026 Muhammad Ali
- Honors boxing champion Muhammad Ali
- He once predicted he would be on a postage stamp
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 78¢, First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: January 15, 2026
First Day City: Louisville, Kentucky
Quantity Issued: 22,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset, Flexographic
Format: Pane of 20
Why the stamp was issued: Stamps were issued to honor “The Greatest,” Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)
About the stamp design: A 1974 black and white Associated Press photo was used as the image of Ali on these stamps. His last name and “THE GREATEST” are also included.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, Ali’s hometown.
Unusual fact about this stamp: Many years ago, Ali said, “I should be a postage stamp, because that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.” Though this is a self-adhesive stamp, the champion finally got to be on a stamp.
History the stamp represents: Muhammad Ali did more than win boxing matches—he changed what it meant to be a champion. Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in 1942, first stunned the sports world by winning a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics. Soon after turning professional, he shocked fans again by defeating heavyweight champion Sonny Liston in 1964. Just as surprising was his bold confidence. Ali predicted the round he would win in, called himself “The Greatest,” and backed it up in the ring.
Ali’s boxing style was unlike anything seen before. Heavyweights were often slow and powerful, but Ali floated in the ring with quick footwork and lightning-fast punches, famously saying he could “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” His greatest fights—against Joe Frazier and George Foreman—became legendary. In 1974’s “Rumble in the Jungle,” Ali used strategy and strength, tiring Foreman before delivering a stunning knockout. Over a 21-year career, Ali compiled 56 professional wins, 37 knockouts, and defeated nearly every major heavyweight contender of his era.
Ali won the heavyweight championship three times, a feat few boxers have matched. Through his skill, strategy, and unmatched presence in the ring, Ali transformed boxing and set a standard that future champions continue to measure themselves against.
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