2025 G.O.A.T. Summit

The kickoff event for the 9th annual Ali Fest exploring the intersections of athletics and social justice.

Sat 05/31/2025

6:30—8 P.M.

At the Center

2025 G.O.A.T. Summit logo on gridiron background featuring images of panelists and text "May 31 - 6:30PM to 8PM" and logos of "Muhammad Ali Center," "Ali Fest," and "West End Gin"

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Our inaugural G.O.A.T. Summit featuring Darrell Griffith, Lauren Milliet, Don McPherson, and Dave Zirin took place on May 31, 2025.

Watch the Full Presentation

Our inaugural G.O.A.T. Summit featuring Darrell Griffith, Lauren Milliet, Don McPherson, and Dave Zirin took place on May 31, 2025.

The Muhammad Ali Center hosted the inaugural G.O.A.T. Summit on May 31, 2025, kicking off our annual Ali Fest celebration.

This premiere program brought in esteemed panelists in the athletic world to discuss the intersection of athletics, social justice and civic engagement through the enduring legacy of Muhammad Ali.

Panelists for this year’s event include:

  • Darrell Griffith – Former Professional basketball player with University of Louisville/Utah Jazz, University of Louisville Assistant Vice President of Community Engagement
  • Lauren Milliet – Racing Louisville FC Midfielder, Philanthropist
  • Don McPherson – Author, Speaker, All-American Quarterback at Syracuse University and College Football Hall of Famer

The event was moderated by Dave Zirin, sports editor of The Nation Magazine and co-producer/writer of the documentary “Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL.”

Special thanks to West End Gin serving as the official spirit sponsor of the G.O.A.T. Summit.

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