More: http://www.news.com.au/sport/boxing/wor ... 6fb631d523TRIBUTES have flooded in following the death of Muhammad Ali on Saturday.
The legendary boxer died aged 74 after losing his battle with a respiratory illness. He was admitted to hospital on Thursday with breathing difficulties and was later placed on a life-support machine.
Here’s how the world reacted.
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AUSSIE boxer Danny Green took to Facebook to pay tribute to the most charismatic boxer the world has ever seen, posting a photo of the two together.
“RIP to THE LEGEND,” Green wrote. “Thanks to this champion, boxers like myself were able to make a living from the sport we love. He was responsible for bringing the great sport of boxing to the masses. He captured the imagination of everyone #sadday.”
American Floyd Mayweather — who has dominated boxing in the modern era to boast a stunning 49-0 record — also credited Ali with paving the way for boxers like him to chase their dreams.
Muhammad will be remembered for more than his boxing.