The sports world has lost a legend.
Boxing great Muhammad Ali passed away Friday at 74 years old from respiratory complications.
On Thursday, the fighting champ was hospitalized due to the issues. While a spokesman initially said in a statement that the acclaimed athlete was in fair condition and wouldn’t be staying in the medical facility for very long, his ailment was reportedly complicated by his Parkinson’s disease.
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The sports star has suffered with the disease for three decades.
The Kentucky native was a true icon in the boxing world, amassing a professional record of 56 wins and five losses, and was only knocked out once.
The three-time World Heavyweight Champion was even nicknamed “The Greatest” because of his impressive legacy.
Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragic loss.
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