Muhammad Ali passed away in Arizona on Friday. He was 74.
The boxing legend, known as "The Greatest," had many accolades throughout his career, including a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Ali boasted a blistering 56-5 record in 61 career fights, a whopping 37 of which came from knockout.
The boxer suffered from Parkinson's disease which attributed to his death.
"After a 32-year battle with Parkinson's disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74," Ali's spokesman Bob Gunnell said in a statement Friday via CNN. "The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer died this evening.The Ali family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and support and asks for privacy at this time."
The sports world has reacted to his death with many big names and teams taking to social media to remember him:
Hana Ali & the whole family, my heart goes out you. Muhammad Ali has been a fine man. That will never die. pic.twitter.com/3L5HK0zPCb
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) 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
One of my greatest thrills was meeting @MuhammadAli. The world lost a pioneer and inspiration. You'll be missed. pic.twitter.com/ik7GwyZLZc
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) June 4, 2016
"Don't count the days, make the days count" - Muhammad Ali #GOAT pic.twitter.com/GpaX38FEPf — Cesaro (@WWECesaro) June 4, 2016
Before this afternoon's game, we will pause for a moment of remembrance in honor of Muhammad Ali. #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/y4NSlR6eQ2
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 4, 2016
Forever the Greatest of All Time. Rest easy, Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/hZpT2swX2O — Angels (@Angels) June 4, 2016
For more content, follow us on Twitter @SportsWN or LIKE US on Facebook.
© Copyright 2024 Sports World News, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
