Tragic news surfaced Friday afternoon that legendary Boxer Muhammad Ali had been hospitalized the previous evening and placed on life support in Phoenix, where his family has flown to be with him.

While the famed prizefighter was initially hospitalized with respiratory issues, a new report from Mirror has indicated that Ali’s problems are “worse than first feared.”

Ali has had a very public battled with Parkinson’s for numerous years, which is believed to be a contributing factor to his weakened state at the present time.

While details are currently scarce, we will continue to provide you with updates regarding Ali’s condition as news becomes available.