Yesterday it became known about the hospitalization of the famous boxer because of breathing problems. The condition of Mohammed Ali was extremely difficult, and the doctors informed his family that there was no chance for the athlete.
This morning from the US came the sad news - the great boxer Mohammed Ali died at the age of 75.
Users of social networks around the world write hundreds of thousands of comments marked #RIP, dedicated to the famous boxer.
Mohammed Ali is the latest legend of the "golden era of boxing"
The real name of the American boxer is Cassius Marcellus Clay. He took the name Mohammed Ali in February 1964, when, shortly after the championship battle with Sonny Liston, the athlete entered the Negro religious organization "Nation of Islam".
In 1960, the athlete became the champion of the XVII Olympics, then - twice the absolute world champion (1964-1966 and 1974-1978), five times Ali was recognized as the "Boxer of the Year", and in 1970 - "Boxer of the Decade".
For his sporting career, Mohammed Ali conducted 61 fights, becoming the winner in 56 fights. Of these victories - 37 won by knockout.
After completing the boxing career in 1981, Mohammed Ali devoted himself to public and charity work. From 1998 to 2008, the legendary boxer was the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.