Legendary boxer Bernard Hopkins talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about Muhammad Ali‘s legacy and how he single-handledly changed the game of sports. “We talk about poetry and rap, but he brought that to sports. Ali was his own promoter in a way. If it wasn’t for Ali I wouldn’t have the same controversy, […]
Famed boxer Roy Jones Jr. talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the memory of Muhammad Ali and how influential he was to his career. “I learned that mentally boxing is no about assaulting or bullying. When I realized that he took his mind an defeated Joe Frazier, I said I can do that. […]
Roland Martin talks to Spike Lee about the legacy of Muhammad Ali. “It wasn’t a surprise because you know with Parkinsons it’s eventually, but still, it’s a big lost. He was the most reviled American. He was kind and gentle but you forget all the hate he faced. We’ve got to really start appreciating our […]
Ambassador Andrew Young talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the legacy of Muhammad Ali and the relationship between The Champ and Martin Luther King Jr. and more. “Muhammad Ali was prob the first athlete that took America global. There is more money outside the US than inside the US. Muhammad Ali recognized that […]
As the world continues to mourn the great Muhammad Ali, many are reflecting on the champ’s stellar boxing career. In his second to last fight, Ali fought Larry Holmes. Ali and Holmes, former training and sparring partners, met in the ring on October 2, 1980 in Las Vegas. It was reported that Holmes didn’t want […]
Even though Howard Cosell once publicly referred to me as a “hanger on,” my days as part of the Champ’s camp were some of the most memorable. You can’t be that close to Ali without learning something about confidence, independence, diligence and excellence. Earning his respect, trust and friendship meant a lot to me. I […]
“All of his organs failed but his HEART wouldn’t stop beating. For 30 minutes...his heart just keep beating," his daughter revealed.
The passing of legendary boxer and activist, Muhammad Ali probably hit no one harder than his children.
The 74-year-old was considered one of boxing's greatest athletes —not just for his impeccable record— but for his activism, strength, and resilience.
Social media bustled with outpourings from admirers who revered "The Champ."
Twitter pays tribute to the People’s Champ.
