{"id":19823,"date":"2025-10-29T15:43:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T19:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=19823"},"modified":"2026-03-03T11:22:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:22:46","slug":"muhammad-ali-u-s-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=19823","title":{"rendered":"Muhammad Ali (U.S. 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>From the USPS on October 29, 2025:<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-19817\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-300x240.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-150x120.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-375x300.png 375w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Known as \u201cThe Greatest,\u201d Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) was a three-time world heavyweight boxing champion. He challenged the best fighters in the world \u2014 and the world itself. As a boxer, activist and humanitarian, he defied expectations to become a globally celebrated cultural icon. The stamps feature a 1974 Associated Press photo. The name \u201cALI,\u201d alternating top to bottom, suggests aspects of his career: promotional posters, his legendary movement in the ring, and the chants that greeted him when he traveled the world. Antonio Alcal\u00e1, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps. The Muhammad Ali stamps will be issued Jan. 15 in Louisville, KY.<\/p>\n<p><em>More details will be posted below the line, with the most recent information at the top.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr width=\"50%\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>Updated March 3<sup>rd<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThe Scott catalogue numbers for these stamps are 6050 (black lettering and 6051 (red lettering).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>Updated January 14<sup>th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nA video from the USPS:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NQr6WRRq-B4?si=83kA0LqtTh99zvvq\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>Updated January 8<sup>th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>Technical Specifications:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Issue: Muhammad Ali Stamps<br \/>\nItem Number: 487600<br \/>\nDenomination &amp; Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever\u00ae<br \/>\nFormat: Pane of 20 (2 designs)<br \/>\nSeries: N\/A<br \/>\nIssue Date &amp; City: January 15, 2026, Louisville, KY 40231<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-20042\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black-97x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"97\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black-97x150.png 97w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black-194x300.png 194w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black.png 516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 97px) 100vw, 97px\" \/><\/a>Art Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\nExisting Photo: AP Images<br \/>\nModeler: Sandra Lane \/ Michelle Finn<br \/>\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Flexographic<br \/>\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America<br \/>\nPress Type: Gallus RCS<br \/>\nStamps per Pane: 20<br \/>\nPrint Quantity: 22,000,000 stamps<br \/>\nPaper Type: Phosphor, Block Tag<br \/>\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive<br \/>\nColors: PMS 4044 C, PMS 503 C, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black,<br \/>\nStamp Orientation: Vertical<br \/>\nImage Area (w x h): 0.8400 x 1.4200 in. \/ 21.3360 x 36.0680 mm.<br \/>\nOverall Size (w x h): 0.9800 x 1.5600 in. \/ 24.8920 x 39.6240 mm.<br \/>\nFull Pane Size (w x h): 8.2500 x 7.2500 in. \/ 209.5500 x 184.1500 mm.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-20041\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red-97x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"97\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red-97x150.png 97w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red-194x300.png 194w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red.png 516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 97px) 100vw, 97px\" \/><\/a>Press Sheet Size (w x h): 16.6250 x 14.6250 in. \/ 422.2750 x 371.4750 mm.<br \/>\nPlate Size: 80 stamps per revolution<br \/>\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by six (6) single digits<br \/>\nMarginal Markings:<br \/>\nFront: Header: Muhammad Ali 1942 \u2013 2018 Boxer, Activist, and Humanitarian \u2022 Plate number in bottom two corners of pane<br \/>\nBack: \u00a92025 USPS \u2022 USPS logo \u2022 Two barcodes (487600) \u2022 Plate position diagram (4) \u2022 Muhammad Ali\u2122; Rights of Publicity and Persona Rights: Muhammad Ali Enterprises LLC \u2022 Promotional text<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>Updated January 3<sup>rd<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>ESPER president Howard Ingram says Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, and award-winning broadcaster and author Bob Costas will be among the speakers at the first-day ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>Updated December 23<sup>rd<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nOn January 15, 2026, in Louisville, KY, the United States Postal Service\u00ae will issue the Muhammad Ali stamps (Forever\u00ae priced at the First-Class Mail\u00ae rate), in two designs, in a <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20041\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red-194x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red-194x300.png 194w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red-97x150.png 97w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red.png 516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/a>pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 487600). These stamps will go on sale nationwide January 15, 2026, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue. The Muhammad Ali commemorative pane of 20 stamps must not be split and the stamps must not be sold individually.<\/p>\n<p>Known as \u201cThe Greatest,\u201d Muhammad Ali\u2122 (1942\u20132016) was a three-time heavyweight boxing champion. In his life, he challenged the best fighters in the world \u2014 and the world itself. Two stamps feature a cropped, black and white AP photo of him from 1974 in his boxing stance. One stamp features the photo of Ali on the top half of the stamp with the name ALI written in dark brown letters below it. \u201cTHE GREATEST\u201d runs up the right side of the \u201cI.\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20042\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black-194x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black-194x300.png 194w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black-97x150.png 97w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black.png 516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/a>On the second stamp, his photo is featured on the bottom half with ALI in red letters above it. Again, \u201cTHE GREATEST\u201d runs up the right side of the \u201cI.\u201d The stamps are designed in a checkerboard configuration on the pane. The selvage shows a black and white 1976 AP photo of him in a pinstripe suit, representing his role as a humanitarian. Art director Antonio Alcal\u00e1 designed the stamps and pane.<\/p>\n<p>Automatic distribution.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark: <\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nCustomers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office\u2122 or at The Postal Store\u00ae website at store.usps.com\/store\/home. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-19817\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-150x120.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-150x120.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-375x300.png 375w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>addressed to:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>FDOI \u2013 Muhammad Ali Stamps<br \/>\nUSPS Stamp Fulfillment Services<br \/>\n8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300<br \/>\nKansas City, MO 64144-9900<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by May 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>Technical Specifications<\/strong><\/span> are not yet available.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>Updated December 15<sup>th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nHere are the first-day postmarks for this issue:<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_dcp_vsc.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20020\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_dcp_vsc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1083\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_dcp_vsc.png 1083w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_dcp_vsc-300x258.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_dcp_vsc-1024x880.png 1024w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_dcp_vsc-150x129.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_dcp_vsc-349x300.png 349w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1083px) 100vw, 1083px\" \/><\/a>The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.91&#8243; x 1.44&#8243;<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_bw_vsc.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20022\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_bw_vsc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"893\" height=\"823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_bw_vsc.png 893w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_bw_vsc-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_bw_vsc-150x138.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_bw_vsc-326x300.png 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><\/a>The Pictorial Postmark measures 2.48&#8243; x 1.06&#8243; <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_spec_vsc.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20021\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_spec_vsc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"883\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_spec_vsc.png 883w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_spec_vsc-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_spec_vsc-150x128.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ali_spec_vsc-351x300.png 351w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/a> The Special postmark for use by other cities measures 2.44&#8243; x 0.93&#8243;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>[ceremony information] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #c5353e; font-size: 21px;\"> <strong>USPS Honors Muhammad Ali With <span style=\"color: #c5353e;\">Forever<\/span> Stamps<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #c5353e;\"><em>He was a champion in the ring and for humanity causes<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>What:<\/strong><\/span> The U.S. Postal Service will honor Muhammad Ali, known as \u201cThe Greatest,\u201d with <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-19817\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-300x240.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-150x120.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali-375x300.png 375w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s_ali.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>two stamps. Ali once said, \u201cI should be a postage stamp, because that&#8217;s the only way I&#8217;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<p>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<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>Who:<\/strong><\/span> The Honorable Ronald A. Stroman, member of the USPS Board of Governors-<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>When:<\/strong><\/span> Thursday, Jan.15, 2026, at noon EST<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20042\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black-194x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black-194x300.png 194w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black-97x150.png 97w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_black.png 516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/a>Where:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nUniversity of Louisville<br \/>\nL &amp; N Federal Credit Union Stadium<br \/>\nAngel\u2019s Envy Bourbon Club<br \/>\n2550 S Floyd St.<br \/>\nLouisville, KY 40208<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>RSVP:<\/strong><\/span> Attendees are encouraged to register at: <a href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/muhammadalistamps.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">usps.com\/muhammadalistamps.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c5353e;\"><strong>Background:<\/strong><\/span> 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.<br \/>\nAli\u2019s influence extended far beyond the ring. He used his platform to stand for peace, faith <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20041\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red-194x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red-194x300.png 194w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red-97x150.png 97w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali_red.png 516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/a>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 theMuhammad Ali Center in his hometown of Louisville.<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali-pane_web.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20043\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali-pane_web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali-pane_web.png 1024w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali-pane_web-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali-pane_web-150x132.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ali-pane_web-341x300.png 341w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Customers can preorder Muhammad Ali stamps on usps.com and they will be shipped on Jan. 15, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the USPS on October 29, 2025: Known as \u201cThe Greatest,\u201d Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) was a three-time world heavyweight boxing champion. 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