![]() ![]() “Every fiber of his being was great,” said David Haye, a fellow former heavyweight world champion. Funeral, procession planned in Louisville.While mourning is inevitable when someone of Ali’s stature passes away, it also has served as an opportunity to celebrate his life. “He passed away, but the memory of Muhammad Ali and his accomplishments we will never forget.” Pacquiao said Ali’s death, at the age of 74, following years of ill health was “a big loss for boxing,” but that his legend would live on. “We all know what he has done and accomplished. “I always admired him and I always thought ‘This is my inspiration, why I am here in boxing.’ “Muhammad Ali, when I started boxing, was one of my inspirations,” Manny Pacquiao, another of boxing’s all-time greats, told CNN after Ali’s death was announced. It says a lot about him that many sporting icons look up to Ali in much the same way as his hordes of “ordinary” fans. His charisma, charm, quick wit and ability to turn a phrase were just some of the qualities that made him a truly global icon. It’s easy to say – but much harder to convince millions of people around the world that you’re right.Ī conversation about Muhammad Ali could go on for hours before even beginning to touch on the sporting legacy he left in the ring. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |