Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali has died aged 74, after a
30-year battle with Parkinson's disease
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74, a spokesman for
his family has confirmed.
The three-time world heavyweight champion had suffered from
Parkinson's disease since 1984 - three years after he retired from the
sport.
Muhammad Ali retired in 1981 after winning 56 of his 61 fights
In the days before his death, Ali had been admitted to hospital in
Phoenix, Arizona, suffering from respiratory issues.
Reports had suggested his breathing problems had been complicated by
his neurological disorder, which had long impaired his speech.
A statement from spokesman Bob Gunnell said: "Muhammad Ali's funeral
will take place in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.
THOUGH HE DIES BUT HIS MANHOOD LIVES ON!!
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