New York Times: Muhammad Ali, Titan of Boxing and the 20th Century, Dies at 74
Muhammad Ali, the three-time world heavyweight boxing champion who helped define his turbulent times as the most charismatic and controversial sports figure of the 20th century, died on Friday. He was 74.
His death was confirmed by Bob Gunnell, a family spokesman.
Ali was the most thrilling if not the best heavyweight ever, carrying into the ring a physically lyrical, unorthodox boxing style that fused speed, agility and power more seamlessly than that of any fighter before him.
Read more ....
Update #1: Muhammad Ali: 1942 -2016 (Boxing News)
Update #2: Muhammad Ali, boxing champion and global good-will ambassador, dies at 74 (Washington Post)
WNU Editor: Our prayers are with his family and with his many fans.
3 comments:
WNU,
"end of an era" is rather over used, perhaps in this case "end of an age" would be more appropriate. Whether you liked him or not, one such as he crossed the stage only once a century.
A little something to show how hard he was to hit. It's M. Dokes (at 19) and Ali over 30. The end is priceless Ali. His arms on the ropes the whole time.
https://youtu.be/uypYuhsT_Rg
Gotta remember the video of Dokes v. Ali
Post a Comment