“I shook the world” – Boxing great Muhammad Ali dies aged 74

The sporting world lost yet another icon today as boxing legend Muhammad Ali passed away aged 74.

The former world heavyweight boxing champion was suffering from two conditions – a respiratory illness as well as as Parkinson’s disease.

He was admitted into a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, though he unfortunately died earlier today, as confirmed by a family spokesman. The spokesman went on to confirm that the funeral will take place in Louisville, Kentucky on a date that will be confirmed soon.

More to come…

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