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Muhammad Ali would have said ‘Black Lives Matter protesters are Devils – Son

Adefemola Akintade Jun 21, 2020 0

Ali Jr, only biological son to popular boxing champion Muhammad Ali known as 'The Greatest' has reacted to the violent Black Lives protests that rocked America in recent weeks, following the alleged murder of George Floyd by white Police…

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Mike Tyson would have beaten Muhammad Ali – Anthony Joshua

John Ogunsemore Apr 10, 2020 0

Two-time world boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has said that Mike Tyson would have beaten Muhammad Ali, described as "The Greatest", in a match.Joshua stated this in an Instagram Live Q&A hosted by one of his key…

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Floyd Mayweather tops list of greatest boxer in history

Eunice Aug 15, 2019 0

American boxer, Floyd Mayweather has been named the greatest boxer of all-time, ahead of Muhammad Ali and other professional boxers.The 42-year-old won all his 50 professional fights during his 21-year boxing career.…

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Trump considering 3,000 pardons, including boxer Muhammad Ali

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 8, 2018 0

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he is considering pardoning some 3,000 people, including late boxing champion Muhammad Ali, whose conviction for refusing to join the U.S. military during the Vietnam War was later…

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Rio 2016: Muhammad Ali Crashes out Of Boxing Tournament

Femi Famutimi Aug 16, 2016 0

Great Britain's Muhammad Ali, who happens to bear the name of one of the greatest boxers in the sport crashed out of the Olympics.20-year-old Ali was beaten by Venezuela's Yoel Segundo Finol in the last 16 of the Olympic flyweight…

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Muhammad Ali’s Ex To Release Boxer’s Sex Tape

Kelechi Uchenna Jun 13, 2016 0

Barbara Mensah, a former girlfriend of Muhammad Ali, is looking to cash in on his death by releasing sex tapes of the boxer in exchange for cash.Barbara Mensah, who alleges her daughter Kiiursti is the lovechild of the three-times world…

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Muhammad Ali’s remains arrive his hometown

Kelechi Uchenna Jun 7, 2016 0

The remains of late boxing legend Muhammad Ali arrived at his hometown in the U.S. city of Louisville, Kentucky on Monday, the city's mayor, Greg Fischer, said.Fischer said ``Ali is now home. The burial will take place on Friday after a…

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Muhammed Ali’s Body Arrives Home Ahead of Burial

Femi Famutimi Jun 6, 2016 0

The boxing legend who passed away this past weekend will be laid to rest sometime this week.With that in mind, the body of the 3-time heavyweight champion has arrived in his hometown of Louisville where he will be buried.His body…

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Obama mourns Muhammad Ali

Kelechi Uchenna Jun 6, 2016 0

U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday mourned boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, who died on Friday in Phoenix‚ Arizona, following a respiratory ailment.A White House statement quoted Obama as saying: "Muhammad Ali was the Greatest, Period.…

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Nigerian boxing buffs mourn Ali, urge upcoming boxers to emulate him

Femi Famutimi Jun 4, 2016 0

As the world mourn the late boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, Nigeria boxing buffs on Saturday paid tributes to one of the greatest sportsmen, who died late on Friday.Ali, who had long suffered from Parkinson's syndrome, died a day after he…

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Muhammad Ali’s Death: Social Media Reacts

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 4, 2016 0

Following the announcement of Silver-tongued boxer and civil rights champion, Muhammad Ali's death, social media has erupted with various reactions.The boxer who spent the latter part of his years with Parkinson's Disease was reported…

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Muhammad Ali Dies At 74

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 4, 2016 0

Silver-tongued boxer and civil rights champion, Muhammad Ali, famously known for proclaiming himself "The Greatest" is dead.The boxer who spent the latter part of his years in and out of health facilities was reported dead on Friday at…

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Boxing Legend, Muhammad Ali Has Been Hospitalized

Kelechi Uchenna Jun 2, 2016 0

Boxing great Muhammad Ali is being treated in a hospital for a respiratory issue, a spokesman for the former world heavyweight champion has confirmed.The family spokesperson announced that Ali, 74, is currently being treated by doctors…