I don't think much of Ali outside the ring at all. Think he was pretty classless, especially in how he treated Joe Frazier. That being said, I have him in my top 3, and that is based off his quality of opposition (best ever at that weight, as well as any other weight), historical impact, and transcending of the sport. Ali was a global fighter who not only dominated the American landscape of sports, he dominated the WORLD. Will likely never be another fighter who comes close, and I can't stress how much it pains me to admit that.