The end of an era, boxing legend Muhammad Ali passed away at the age of 74 years while being treated at a hospital.
The 74-year-old former heavyweight world champion was born on 17th January, 1942 at Louisville, Kentucky and started training when he was 12 years old.
Ali won the heavyweight championship three times in his career (1964, 1968 and 1978) and is the only three-time lineal championship). He won his first title by defeating Sunny Liston in 1964.
Ali fascinated the fans with his unique boxing style in the ring and personality outside it.
His rivalries with Joe Frazier, Sunny Liston and George Foreman are considering one of the greatest in the sport. Some of his famous matches include “Thriller in Manila” and “Rumble in the Jungle”.
The song Black Superman (Muhammad Ali) has also been dedicated to the boxing great.
The boxing legend lit the Olympic torch in 1996 in Atlanta and was named a UN messenger of peace in 1998.
He received the highest US civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in 2005.
“Muhammad Ali transformed this country and impacted the world with his spirit,” said longtime boxing promoter Bob Arum. “His legacy will be part of our history for all time.”
Here are a few massages from around the world on death of “The Greatest,” Ali.
#MuhammadAli – #TheGreatest
A hero and great inspiration passes away. #RIPMuhammadAli #Legend #Boxing— Leo Messi (@LeoMessiSays) June 4, 2016
RIP. The Greatest Of All Time. #MuhammedAli pic.twitter.com/m3zKroLHK7 — Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) June 4, 2016
Saddened to hear of Muhammad Ali’s death – the greatest sportsman of all times. Ali had great talent, was highly intelligent & courageous1/2
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 4, 2016
2/2 Ali was a man of strong convictions. He refused to fight in Vietnam saying the memorable words: “no Vietcong ever called me a nigger”. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 4, 2016
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” Rest in peace #MuhammadAli
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 4, 2016
Muhammad Ali is dead at 74! A truly great champion and a wonderful guy. He will be missed by all! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2016
God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016
pic.twitter.com/jUWcfQOKG3 — Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) June 4, 2016
Life #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/6SnqWxnkLS
— Dr Shahid Masood (@Shahidmasooddr) June 4, 2016
