Jabir Herbert Muhammad

Jabir Herbert Muhammad (April 16, 1929 – August 25, 2008) was an American businessman and co-founder of Top Rank, Inc. He was the longtime manager of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.

Early life Muhammad was born in Detroit, Michigan, as the third son of the Nation of Islam leader, Elijah Muhammad.

Muhammad also worked as the chief business manager for the Nation of Islam, Others questioned Muhammad's actual business acumen, given Ali's financial profligacy and lack of quality income generating activity post-retirement. Ali's financial affairs improved in the 1990s after his management was taken over largely by his wife, Lonnie Ali.