The world lost a legend with the passing of three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world Muhammad Ali at the age of 74.
Muhammad Ali passed away late Friday night after he was hospitalized on Thursday for a respiratory problem that was complicated with his Parkinson’s disease.
Ali was reported to be in grave condition early in the day on Friday before ultimately passing late on Friday and leaving behind an incredible legacy inside the ring and outside the squared circle as a cultural and religious icon.
The sports world mourned the loss of the three-time heavyweight champion of the world on Twitter, including George Foreman who Ali beat in one of his title fights.
Ralph Ali, Frazier & Foreman we were 1 guy. A part of me slipped away, "The greatest piece" https://t.co/xVKOc9qtub
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) June 4, 2016
It's been said it was Rope a dope, Ali beat me with no his beauty that beat me. Most beauty I've know loved him pic.twitter.com/G64WX3eyZC
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) June 4, 2016
Former boxer Mike Tyson shared a picture of him with The Greatest.
God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016
The NFL official Twitter account shared one of Ali’s greatest quotes, “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”
Rest in peace, Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/bdC3QaKo42
— NFL (@NFL) June 4, 2016
The MLB account shared a short video of Ali from a past All-Star Game where he was honored and showed his patented showmanship in the process.
Rest easy, Champ. https://t.co/p5aeQUhyC6
— MLB (@MLB) June 4, 2016
Ali’s impact and legacy crossed over into the world of MMA where UFC star Jon Jones shared his thoughts that Ali was his biggest inspiration.
Rest in peace to my biggest inspiration pic.twitter.com/gqIuuxSpC1
— BONY (@JonnyBones) June 4, 2016
Rising star in the boxing world, Gennady Golovkin.
The Greatest. In boxing and in life, an inspiration to mankind. https://t.co/lfgd3H2gaT
— Gennadiy Golovkin (@GGGBoxing) June 4, 2016
Canelo Alvarez echoed what many felt about Ali, he was his idol.
My idol has left us. I will always remember you as the best & will follow ur example. Your legend will live forever pic.twitter.com/v9X8Y3S6Xk
— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) June 4, 2016
Former boxer Roy Jones Jr.
My heart is deeply saddened yet both appreciative and relieved that the greatest is now resting in the greatest place.
— Roy Jones Jr. (@RealRoyJonesJr) June 4, 2016
Former boxer and now promoter, Oscar De La Hoya shared a candid photo of himself with Ali that shows off the champ’s sense of humor.
RIP @muhammadali, a legend who transcended sport and was a true champion for all. #thegreatest #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/vjmXlXaHip
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) June 4, 2016
Gone too soon. Muhammad Ali dead at the age of 74.
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