Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74, a family spokesman has said.
The former world heavyweight boxing champion, one of the world's best-known sportsmen, 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.
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"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, his hands can't hit what his eyes can't see."
"I am the greatest!"
"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."
I can still remember all the fuss over the cooper v clay match. People were interested in boxing and he was quite the hero here. I dare say he was more popular in the UK than he was in the US. Probably the greatest sportsperson ever.
Alas! I know a lot of younger people who will be rushing to a local pub to make sure that no-one had him in a double with Dave Swarbrick in their competition.
He had it all - talent, looks and charisma. RIP Muhammad.
Garage Joe posted:I can still remember all the fuss over the cooper v clay match. People were interested in boxing and he was quite the hero here. I dare say he was more popular in the UK than he was in the US. Probably the greatest sportsperson ever.
Funnily enough, I'm off to see "Race" (the Jesse Owens biopic) tonight, and that got me thinking. The mere fact that I'm having to look back to the 1930s (before Ali was even born) for anyone in the same league gives some indication of just how impressive Ali was.
Tremendously sad news. What a man he was. Rest in Peace Mahammad Ali.
Baz posted:Very sad news
Pretty much what Baz said... RIP The Greatest.
