Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay): Dead, at age 74

Just heard on the radio.

True world wide legend.

His actual boxing career was before my time, I think my most vivid memory of him is when he lit the Olympic torch in Atlanta. He was/is my dads idol.

One of the most iconic people of my lifetime. Godspeed champ.

Huge loss... so many great memories.

There will never be another like him.

This one is big on so many levels
RIP The Greatest

Big middle finger to 2016

Great Athlete, Greater Man, nobody could ever say he never stood up for his convictions whether you agree with them or not, Greater yet a Humanitarian. Rest in Peace !!!

The Master Promoter and Trash Talker Antagonist .

Reason he was called the Greatest!

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Although I hated his political rhetoric, I'm must say he was one of the sweetest fighters I've ever watched. And of course a great showman.

To me it was sad to watch his body break down. When he did the Olympic Torch thing I almost cried.

RIP, Champ.

Rope a Dope basically cost his life. He was an interesting and articulate man. What is more shocking to me is that his contemporary George Foreman known as an angry man in both men's heyday has been more transformational and made more impact on multiple levels.

MizzouHawkGal":ka96ojr5 said:

Rope a Dope basically cost his life. He was an interesting and articulate man. What is more shocking to me is that his contemporary George Foreman known as an angry man in both men's heyday has been more transformational and made more impact on multiple levels.

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I agree. it's especially sad because he was fast enough, and in good enough shape to duck and dodge foreman all night and wear him out that way instead of taking all those punches.

Ali took a lot less punishment in that Foreman fight then he ever did in the Frazier and Ken Norton fights, they were Epic for that time. They punched it out in the end but so many of Foremans Blows were taken on Ali's arms instead of concussive shots to the head. Frasier and Norton both delivered shots as well as Ali that were devastating to watch. You get a whole lot of respect for how tough all these guys were watching those fights.

Loved watching him fight. Sometimes I even rooted against him.

I saw Ali in hi last Frazier fight and so on.He was a great promoter of himself and the sport.I don't think he was the greatest (Rocky) but was in the top 3.RIP he will not feel pain and be able to talk when he goes to Allahs Paradise.

One of the most influential human beings of our time.

1942 - 2016

Rest in Peace, a true Champion among men.

Sad indeed. Like Chris said a great fighter and even greater humanitarian.
Godspeed Champ, may you rest in peace!

G.O.A.T in the ring and in life. The world lost a genuine legend yesterday. He stood up for what he believed in whether people agreed with him or not. He did what he felt he had to do. Never gave up on or surrendered his principles. RIP Muhammad Ali.

MizzouHawkGal":ceg69mfg said:

Rope a Dope basically cost his life. He was an interesting and articulate man. What is more shocking to me is that his contemporary George Foreman known as an angry man in both men's heyday has been more transformational and made more impact on multiple levels.

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How so? The "Lean Mean Fat-Grilling Machine?"

RIP

Kennedyin92":10gfe0c7 said:

MizzouHawkGal":10gfe0c7 said:

Rope a Dope basically cost his life. He was an interesting and articulate man. What is more shocking to me is that his contemporary George Foreman known as an angry man in both men's heyday has been more transformational and made more impact on multiple levels.

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How so? The "Lean Mean Fat-Grilling Machine?"

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:lol:

That's what I was wondering