Muhammad Ali put on life support as family warned ‘the end is near - **edit Ali has now passed away*

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RIP.

Despite being a 40-something, knowing the name and being aware of "rumble in the jungle" against George Foreman, I've managed to go through life without seeing or hearing much of this infamous boxer. No doubt he means so much more to the older generation.
 
RIP Im just glad he can finally get over his torment. Parkinsons/Alzheimers and the like just arent ways to live :(

A great man born at the right time and used his god-given talents to the fullest of his abilities inside and outside the ring.

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A legend of the ring that had a horrible end of life I would wish on no one. Never a fan but truly deserves the mantle of legend. I hope he moved on from his racist views in the same way I hope the laughing audience did.

 
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

(from God we come and to god we shall return)

Very sad, hard to watch at times on the news showing old clips but somehow through the sadness always brings a smile to my face when watching.
 
dannyjo22 said:
A legend of the ring that had a horrible end of life I would wish on no one. Never a fan but truly deserves the mantle of legend. I hope he moved on from his racist views in the same way I hope the laughing audience did.
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that would be the Nation of Islam influences unfortunately(thus his name change), some rather strange beliefs including similar views on 'race mixing' to far right groups
 
A huge loss to the world. His presence may not have been felt recently given how bad his ailments became, but he's done more in his life than most of us will combined.

RIP
 
UTmaniac said:
RIP.

Despite being a 40-something, knowing the name and being aware of "rumble in the jungle" against George Foreman, I've managed to go through life without seeing or hearing much of this infamous boxer. No doubt he means so much more to the older generation.
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If he was boxing these days he'd command obscene money in his hay day. Guy was like the boxing equivalent of Bruce Lee.
 
http://www.wwe.com/article/muhammad-ali-passes-away

WWE is saddened to learn that three-time world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali passed away at age 74 on June 3, 2016.

The Louisville native won six Kentucky Golden Glove Championships and the gold medal for the United States as a light heavyweight in Rome’s 1960 Summer Olympics before beginning his professional career.

Ali also made history for his historic boxer vs. wrestler match against WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki in Tokyo on June 26, 1976. The fight is regarded as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts.

In 1985, Ali made his mark in WWE history when he was one of the special guest referees for the main event of the first WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden. The bout featured WWE Champion Hulk Hogan and pop culture icon Mr. T against “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. During the contest, Ali climbed up onto the ring apron and took a swing at Piper.

WWE extends its condolences to Ali’s family, friends and fans.
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