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Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74, according to a family spokesperson.<\/p>\n

News hit Friday afternoon that the three-time heavyweight boxing champion was hospitalized on Thursday<\/a> in Phoenix, Arizona due to respiratory issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter a 32-year battle with Parkinson\u2019s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer died this evening,\u201d family spokesperson Bob Gunnell said in a statement via USA Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ali had suffered from Parkinson’s disease since the 80’s.<\/p>\n

Ali retired from the sport of boxing in 1981 with a 56-5 record with 37 of his wins coming by way of knockout.<\/p>\n

The boxing Olympic gold medalist is often referred to as the greatest boxer of all time and had the persona that captured the attention of people worldwide.<\/p>\n

May the legend rest in peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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