The world was saddened this morning to learn of the death of the greatest boxer of all time - Muhammad Ali. Ali transcended his sport, yes he was the best boxer of his time - but he was more than that.
He was a human rights activist, he was a character.
He is one of the few sportsmen of 40 years ago where kids today still know of his greatest.
Tributes are pouring in in his memory, from people across the globe:
Today we lost the Greatest Sportsman that's ever lived #RIPMuhammadAli
— Barry McGuigan (@ClonesCyclone) June 4, 2016
RIP @muhammadali, a legend who transcended sport and was a true champion for all. #thegreatest #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/vjmXlXaHip
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) June 4, 2016
Sad day for sport all over the world, RIP Muhammad Ali! #MuhammadAli
— Paddy Barnes OLY (@paddyb_ireland) June 4, 2016
RIP Muhammad Ali - an incredible athlete, an extraordinary showman; a man who changed the world. pic.twitter.com/ez1F8qDqmm
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) June 4, 2016
Being great is one thing, but inspiring others is what really makes you remembered. #RIP #TheGreatest #Ali pic.twitter.com/TAe5FztCO9
— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) June 4, 2016
Forever A Champion | #TheGreatestOfAllTime pic.twitter.com/eoJI7RMu2W
— UFC (@ufc) June 4, 2016
To wake up to the news of the passing of Muhammad Ali is shocking #TheGreatest #inspiration #hero #StingLikeABee
— Conal keaney (@ConalKeaney) June 4, 2016
#ripali #champ pic.twitter.com/RaElEiG6G2
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) June 4, 2016
He was my hero and gracious enough to write the foreword for my 1st book Slaying The Dragon. The best! #RIPChamp pic.twitter.com/yicDrJPbZ1
— Michael Johnson (@MJGold) June 4, 2016
Had the pleasure of meeting the Greatest at the Ryder Cup. An amazing and inspirational gentleman. RIP Muhammad Ali pic.twitter.com/RtOellqPPb
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) June 4, 2016
The thoughts of everyone at @Arsenal are with the family and friends of Muhammad Ali #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/RpUEQ9ZCzO
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 4, 2016
"The man who has no imagination has no wings." #RIP #greatestever pic.twitter.com/99I15Rg1O4
— George North (@George_North) June 4, 2016
An inspiration. A legend. Forever a champion. RIP Muhammad Ali. 😢 pic.twitter.com/2TAlKmAOM8
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) June 4, 2016
