USPS Muhammad Ali Forever Stamps Put Stamp Of Approval On ‘The Greatest’
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 04:31PM “I should be a postage stamp, because that's the only way I'll ever get licked.” — Muhammad Ali
By Barry Janoff
January 6 2026: To help ring in the New Year, the U.S. Postal Service is honoring the man considered to be the G.O.A.T of the boxing ring.
The USPS on Jan. 15 will launch Muhammad Ali Forever stamps — which are self-adhesive and no longer licked — supported by multi-media marketing and a first-day-of-issue event in his hometown of Louisville, KY.
The sheet of 20-stamps feature a black-and-white photo of Ali from 1974 taken by the Associated Press.
The ceremony is scheduled to include Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center; Bob Costas, award-winning broadcaster and author; and the Honorable Ronald A. Stroman, a member of the USPS Board of Governors.
It will be held in the University of Louisville L & N Federal Credit Union Stadium Angel’s Envy Bourbon Club.
It is free and open to the public Reservations are required and attendees are encouraged to register at usps.com/muhammadalistamps.
In 2023, the Muhammad Ali Center and Louisville city officials launched a campaign encouraging the USPS to put Ali on an official stamp,
He passed away on June 3, 2016 at the age of 74.
According to the USPS, “Known as ‘The Greatest,’ Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) was a three-time heavyweight boxing champion. In his life, he challenged the best fighters in the world — 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.
“Ali’s 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 — 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’s highest civilian honor. That same year, Muhammad and his wife, Lonnie, founded the Muhammad Ali Center in his hometown of Louisville.
“Muhammad Ali’s 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 ‘The Greatest.’”
Customers can preorder Muhammad Ali Forever stamps, which will be shipped on Jan. 15, 2026.
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