On the fourth of June 2016, the world mourned the passing of Muhammad Ali, who passed away after a long and well-documented battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
In an age where the words elite, superstar and legend get thrown around with careless abandon, Ali is a reminder of why exactly we have such ways to describe somebody.
In 74 years, Ali achieved so much both inside and outside the ring, serving as a fighter, a role model to the masses, a humanitarian and an advocate for many worthwhile causes.
At different times in he served the UN and acted as a delegate and ambassador for the United States.
I was born in 1997, so I won’t pretend to understand the civil tension which arose as a result of the Vietnam War – nor will I try to comprehend just how good he was in the ring.
From the clips I’ve witnessed though, few would be able to lay claim to being the complete package instilled with both speed and power which made him such a potent force and multiple-time world champion. He boasted a 56 win, five loss record – with 37 wins by knockout.
In Ali I can see why so many people looked up to him. In defying the order to enlist in the war effort, you can see the foundations of a champion who risked everything to remain loyal to his Islamic beliefs.
A man strong in his convictions, a tower of strength in a time of unrest, faithful to his religion and resilient and resolute to the end. The very same traits many would like to see in themselves.
These words were the embodiment of the man, who fought to the very end.
Rest in Peace Muhammad.
Forever a champion. Forever The Greatest.
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