Yes, you heard the true legend of boxing passed away today and we are absolutely heartbroken. Muhammad Ali was hospitalized yesterday. He was 74 years old. Family spokesperson Bob Gunnell told that “After a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer died this evening.”
The statement also added that, “Muhammad Ali’s funeral will take place in his hometown of Louisville, KY. The Ali family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and support and asks for privacy at this time.” Ali was yesterday rushed to the hospital due to respiratory problems.
Muhammad Ali
However, this was not the first time the former boxer has had health issues. He spent time in the hospital in Dec. 2014 after suffering a bout of pneumonia, and found himself back there in January 2015.
If you people are not familiar with Muhammad’s career, he’s widely considered as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He won his first championship at the age of 22 in 1964, and then took the title again in 1974 and 1978. He announced his retirement in July 1979, but didn’t wind up having his last fight until Dec. 11, 1981.
Muhammad was married four times and has nine kids — his youngest daughter, Laila Ali , is a professional boxer herself. Our thoughts are with the loved ones he’s left behind. May his soul rest in peace.
