The first-ever three-time boxing world champion passed away on June 3rd 2016, in a Phoenix hospital surrounded by his family, it has emerged.
He was admitted to the hospital on Friday with a respiratory problem, which rapidly worsened and saw him placed on life support.
“After a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74,” family spokesman Bob Gunnell said.
Family spokesman Bob Gunnell says the funeral will take place in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. More details would be released on Saturday.
“The Ali family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and support and asks for privacy at this time,” a family statement said.
Boxing Champion Floyd MayWeather mourned the boxing champion by posting the picture below saying:
Today my heart goes out to a pioneer, a true legend, and a hero by all means! Not a day went by entering the gym that I didn’t think of you. Your charisma, your charm and above all, your class are all of the elements that will be greatly missed by myself and the world. You are someone that inspired me greatly throughout my boxing journey and words cannot express how great you were as a person! Thank you for everything you’ve done for Black America, in the the world of sports & entertainment and for the legacy you leave behind! My sincerest condolences to the Ali family!
RIP Mohammed Ali
Finally he has gone to rest, the old man has suffered enough. RIP legend
Manny the long lost MDB’er
“32years of Parkinson? Meaning he started having it at 42? At least he left footprints. The legacy he Bequeathed to his circle will speak in generations to come (if Christ tarries). May his soul find rest.
RIP #TheGreatestManEverLiveth…
Rip the hero