Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali has died, aged 74.
He had been admitted to hospital several days ago, for a respiratory condition brought on by his Parkinson’s Disease.
Known as much for his groundbreaking political and religious standpoints as for his peerless form in the ring, Ali suffered the disease for over three decades.
Throughout his life, the man born Cassius Clay served was a pioneer in the sport as well as in civil rights; he tirelessly countered racism in his career, aligned himself with controversial figures such as Malcolm X, and was a vocal opponent of the Vietnam War.
God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016
Manny Pacquiao on the passing of Muhammad Ali: “We lost a giant today.” https://t.co/90zTWZqybC pic.twitter.com/LrDvre7FZ0
— ABC News (@ABC) June 4, 2016
