Ali Center presenting ‘Emerging G.O.A.T. Award’ to Travis Hunter

02.20.25

MEDIA ADVISORY

Ali Center to give Inaugural ‘Emerging G.O.A.T. Award’ to Travis Hunter

New award to celebrate athletes exhibiting humanitarian excellence

LOUISVILLE, KY (February 20, 2025) — The Muhammad Ali Center is proud to announce the creation of the new Emerging G.O.A.T. Award, and the inaugural recipient as Colorado Football’s Travis Hunter.

The Emerging G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) Award celebrates the best young athletes showcasing humanitarian work and excellence in their chosen sport, in the essence of Muhammad Ali.

Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner and two-time Paul Hornung Award winner, will receive the award on March 3 at the Muhammad Ali Center, while speaking to student-athletes from around the Louisville area.

“The Emerging G.O.A.T. Award is meant to lift up those carrying forward Muhammad’s torch of greatness, both in sport and as a humanitarian,” said Ali Center President and CEO DeVone Holt. “I’m proud to present Travis Hunter with the inaugural award, and can think of no better representation of its intent and purpose.”

Hunter, who’s been called ‘the hardest working man in football’ exemplifies Muhammad Ali’s dedication, and has advocated for those disadvantaged through his work and financial investment.

“Travis Hunter is an exceptional young man and an outstanding football player,” said Louisville Sports Commission President & CEO Greg Fante. “He won the 2024 Paul Hornung Award for the most versatile player in major college football and is our first repeat winner, having also won in 2023. The Muhammad Ali Center’s inaugural Emerging G.O.A.T. Award further highlights Travis’ excellence on and off the football field.”

Media is invited to attend the presentation and student-led discussion program at the Muhammad Ali Center. It will take place on Monday, March 3 at 10 a.m. in View Pointe Hall.

This event is not open to the public. Media that plan on attending, please RSVP to Annie Moore by March 1.