Muhammad Ali Is Dead

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/muhammad-ali-who-riveted-the-world-as-the-greatest-dies/ar-BBtQqpr?li=BBnb7Kz

Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as 'The Greatest,' dies

He was fast of fist and foot -- lip, too -- a heavyweight champion who promised to shock the world and did. He floated. He stung. Mostly he thrilled, even after the punches had taken their toll and his voice barely rose above a whisper.

He was The Greatest.

Muhammad Ali died Friday at age 74, according to a statement from the family. He was hospitalized in the Phoenix area with respiratory problems earlier this week, and his children had flown in from around the country.

A funeral will be held Wednesday in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. The city plans a memorial service Saturday.

"It's a sad day for life, man. I loved Muhammad Ali, he was my friend. Ali will never die," Don King, who promoted some of Ali's biggest fights, told The Associated Press early Saturday. "Like Martin Luther King his spirit will live on, he stood for the world."

With a wit as sharp as the punches he used to "whup" opponents, Ali dominated sports for two decades before time and Parkinson's Syndrome, triggered by thousands of blows to the head, ravaged his magnificent body, muted his majestic voice and ended his storied career in 1981.


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F30t-weDqko&index=9&list=LLTPPKQMaY0kjhrdUno3F1jg

 

There is nothing I could possibly add to Hotwater's fine tribute and then the video Orison just posted.

I will always think of him and only him as The Boxer and the voice of the people.

R I P Champ.

 

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Cheers Glen.

 

“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can't hit what the eyes can't see.”

- Muhammad Ali




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Cassius Clay Sr. gifted his son a new red-and-white Schwinn in 1954, which was promptly stolen. The 12-year-old, 89-pound Cassius Clay vowed “I'm gonna whup whoever stole my bike!”
A policeman, Joe Martin, told young Cassius Clay that he better learn how to fight before he challenged anyone. After 6 months of training with Joe Martin, Cassius won his debut match in a three-round decision.
Young Cassius Clay dedicated himself to boxing and training with an unmatched fervor



1954 Schwinn



Hotwater

 

R. I. P. Ali! May God help your family in this time of need!

 

To the Champ! You will be missed by many......Ali, rest in peace......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_48u9z8H0w

 

Rip to a great man, who helped change the world.
What a great time in history!

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/muhammad-ali-dies-obituary-of-a-champion-in-the-ring-a-champion-of-civil-rights-and-a-role-model-for-a3263656.html

 

RIP my Muslim Brother, Mohammad Ali

 

Yeah, got to admit I don't care about this one.

Respect him way more for all the civil rights stuff than the bashing other guys in the head thing

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJcDk66qO3E

RIP

 

Beautiful Vid......Thanks.....



Cheers Glen.

 

Love him or hate him, the man entertained like no boxer before or since. I both loved and hated him for his audacity.

He sacrificed his title by refusing to be drafted for the Vietnam War and inspired many others to come out against the war. He was damn sure loved and hated for that.

It's a damn shame he couldn't let himself retire when he needed to and wound up with brain damage. He was a great voice of the people, but that voice was silenced.

R.I.P. Muhammad Ali. You really were the greatest!

 

Well, damn. I don't really care about boxing but respect him greatly as a man.

 

Never would have given him a second thought until I saw a documentary about him several years ago. He had my respect, I'll say that.

 

Am I the only one who thought Muhammad Ali died a long time ago?

 

Float on dear friend.

 

No. Look up the Mandela effect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ens4XQ6dnmk

 

Billy Crystal Does Great Imitation of Muhammad Ali

https://youtu.be/fp3NkM2HbmM


Dean Martin Celebrity Roast ~ Muhammad Ali 1976

https://youtu.be/hrM6PfLJ6oQ



Hotwater