More than a boxerpublished at 07:59 British Summer Time 4 June 2016
Muhammad Ali was more than a boxer. He was more than a champion. He was more than a sportsman.
He was one of the most iconic men to ever live...
Summary
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has died, aged 74
Three-time world champion, won 56 of his 61 professional fights
Mike Tyson led the tributes and said "God came for his champion"
More than a boxerpublished at 07:59 British Summer Time 4 June 2016
'The double greatest'published at 07:51 British Summer Time 4 June 2016
Image source, AFPSo, simple question - how good was Ali?
Well this is what he once said of himself...
"I'm not the greatest, I'm the double greatest. Not only do I knock 'em out, I pick the round. I'm the boldest, the prettiest, the most superior, most scientific, most skilfullest fighter in the ring today."
Muhammad Ali - 1942-2016published at 07:46
The world is waking up to the news that legendary boxer Muhammad Ali has died, aged 74.
The former world heavyweight boxing champion, perhaps the most iconic sportsman of them all, died at a hospital in the US city of Phoenix, Arizona, after being admitted on Thursday.
He was suffering from a respiratory illness, a condition that was complicated by Parkinson's disease.
The funeral will take place in Ali's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, his family said in a statement.
Muhammad Ali - 1942-2016published at 07:45
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