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Muhammad Ali passes away
Muhammad Ali, boxing great and social activist, dies - Houston Chronicle
Muhammad Ali, the people’s champion whose words floated like a butterfly and punches stung like a bee, died Friday at the age of 74. The boxing legend and social activist, who battled Parkinson’s disease for 30 years, was hospitalized Thursday with a respiratory ailment in the Phoenix area.
The three-time heavyweight champ loomed larger outside the boxing ring than inside it. Mr. Ali used his charisma and bravado to become the voice of a generation and stand up for the African American community, battling racial inequality and social and political injustice.
Muhammad Ali stood up for his convictions, despite of what could have been career ending consequences. He talked the talk, but he also walked the walk. Put his money where his mouth is, etc. He was the ultimate champion. A Guy
It's very sad, it's been said that there probably isn't any part of the world that if you say his name the people wouldn't know of him. He was such an ambassador that did a lot of good wherever he went.