The death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali was announced overnight on Saturday and stars of sport and beyond have taken to social media to share their views on the life of ‘The Greatest’.
A three-time heavyweight champion of the world, Ali was able to transcend the world of sport with his boxing skill and ability to capture an audience with his words combining to make him one of the most popular sportsmen of all time.
Ali, Frazier & Foreman we were 1 guy a part of me slipped away "the greatest piece" Muhammad Ali.
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) June 4, 2016
Until Ali no one said "I'm beautiful" he was royalty, yet common man was his pal. That is beauty. Greatest kind pic.twitter.com/uX7htKHrGc
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) 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
God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016
The Greatest. In boxing and in life, an inspiration to mankind. https://t.co/lfgd3H2gaT
— Gennady Golovkin (@GGGBoxing) June 4, 2016
A giant among men, Ali displayed a greatness in talent, courage & conviction, that most of us will EVER be able to truly comprehend. #RIPAli
— Lennox Lewis (@LennoxLewis) June 4, 2016
Muhammad Ali the all-time greatest has left us. Thanks for everything. Go with God.
— Team Maidana (@ChinoMaidana) June 4, 2016
RIP. The Greatest Of All Time. #MuhammedAli pic.twitter.com/m3zKroLHK7
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) June 4, 2016
A true inspiration for everyone around the world what a legend @MuhammadAli #RIPAli pic.twitter.com/aQa3TSeyd2
— Kell Brook (@SpecialKBrook) June 4, 2016
Rest in peace @MuhammadAli #rip
— Kaka (@KAKA) June 4, 2016
Very sad day: the GREATEST has gone. pic.twitter.com/dWWC8XKxol
— Franz Beckenbauer (@beckenbauer) June 4, 2016
Muhammad Ali is dead at 74! A truly great champion and a wonderful guy. He will be missed by all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2016
'This kid's got a left, this kid's got a right, if he hits you once you'll sleep for the night.' #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/dwZapy9LVT
— Ben Smith (@BSmith) June 4, 2016
Pretty sure the word 'GREAT' was invented for one man .... #RIPMuhammadAli
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 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
Another hero gone. Rest In Power Muhummad Ali. The Greatest. pic.twitter.com/JO8EoaERD7
— Ice Cube (@icecube) June 4, 2016
RIP Muhammad Ali. You will always mean something special to me, Africa and the world. Thank you for all you did. 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/HFKfmi17Pq
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) June 4, 2016
Rest In Power😢 Mohammed Ali, " The Greatest", une légende pic.twitter.com/qn0YeN9dbJ
— Blaise Matuidi (@MATUIDIBlaise) June 4, 2016
