A new musical about the life of Muhammad Ali is being planned by ‘Bat Out of Hell’ producer David Sonenberg. The sporting legend died in June last year aged 74 after a long battle with…
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Muhammad Ali will still be famous in ‘two million years’
Sporting legend and social activist Muhammad Ali will still be famous in “two million years”, according to a friend. Muhammad Ali will still be famous in “two million years”, his close friend and author Davis…
All tickets to Muhammad Ali’s public memorial handed out
All of the roughly 15,000 tickets for Friday’s public memorial service in Louisville honoring boxing legend Muhammad Ali, the city’s most famous son, have been distributed, organizers said Wednesday. Hundreds of people formed long lines…
Ali family prepares funeral, Turkey’s Erdogan to attend
The family of boxing legend Muhammad Ali on Monday prepared for his mass public funeral later in the week, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan among the dignitaries expected to attend. Former president Bill Clinton…
Muhammad Ali a unique star — even on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Muhammad Ali is often hailed as “The Greatest” — a boxing champion, a civil rights icon. On Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, he is also one of a kind. His star is the only one of…
Key dates in Muhammad Ali’s life and career
The following is a list of key dates in the life and career of late boxing giant Muhammad Ali: Early life January 17, 1942: Cassius Marcellus Clay Junior born in Louisville, Kentucky. December 1954: In…
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74 – family statement
Boxing icon Muhammad Ali died on Friday, a family spokesman said in a statement. “After a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74,” spokesman Bob Gunnell said….
Muhammad Ali wants to meet Queen Elizabeth
Muhammad Ali is hoping he will meet Queen Elizabeth when he comes to the United Kingdom later this year. The retired boxer is reportedly desperate to see the 89-year-old royal on what he believes will…