Muhammad Ali dead at 74

Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74, a family spokesman has said.

Cassius Marcellus Clay, the greatest boxer of all time, died early Saturday in Phoenix, according to multiple reports. He was 74 years old.

Following an iconic stent as boxing's world heavyweight champion, Ali faced his toughest opponent. His 56-5 career record rested against the ropes.

Battles against George Foreman and Joe Frazier were nothing compared to a 32 year battle with Parkinson's disease.

"After a 32-year battle with Parkinson's disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer died this evening," Bob Gunnell, a family spokesman, told NBC News.
  [upi.com]
4/6/16