Muhammad Ali, former world heavyweight boxing champion and one of world’s most iconic figures in history, has died at the age of 74-years-old.
In the few hours since his death was announced, tributes have been pouring in on social media from his fans which include fellow boxers, fighters, athletes, celebrities and politicians. Here is how the world mourned and honored “The Greatest,” Muhammad Ali.
George Foreman
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
Oscar De La Hoya
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
Mike Tyson
God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016
Lennox Lewis
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, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) June 4, 2016
Floyd Mayweather
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGOTCgFx3Sm/
Conor McGregor
Nobody will ever come close to this mans greatness.
And if they do, they better wake up and apologise. #RIPAli pic.twitter.com/ED2wgignB2— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 4, 2016
Sports Illustrated
https://twitter.com/SInow/status/739038259184082944
USA Today
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74: https://t.co/b2ejt8l8SU pic.twitter.com/bhkmoL9EOI
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) June 4, 2016
Pele
Billie Jean King
Thinking of #MuhammadAli and remembering a man who was not afraid to take a stand and who was committed to being his authentic self.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 4, 2016
Tito Ortiz
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGOCSPgrcT_/
Urijah Faber
Chuck Liddell
Jon Jones
Rest in peace to my biggest inspiration pic.twitter.com/gqIuuxSpC1
— BONY (@JonnyBones) June 4, 2016
Andre Berto
Heroes get remembered but Legends never die.. R.I.P……. King pic.twitter.com/4Gn6dslRb4
— Andre Berto (@AndreBerto) June 4, 2016
Dana White
— danawhite (@danawhite) June 4, 2016
Miesha Tate
#RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/L28mkz5gP0
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) June 4, 2016
Gina Carano
And he really did.. Rest in beautiful peace #MuhammadAli ❤️ peace and love to the family. #legendforever pic.twitter.com/BmKYVlpiYe
— Gina Carano 🕯 (@ginacarano) June 4, 2016
Joe Rogan
President Barack Obama
President Obama: “Muhammad Ali shook up the world. And the world is better for it.” pic.twitter.com/CusNEiCYza
— Matt Viser (@mviser) June 4, 2016
Former President Bill Clinton and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Muhammad Ali pic.twitter.com/O1JiA3zIiF
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) June 4, 2016
Donald Trump
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
Nelson Mandela
Statement from the @NelsonMandela Foundation on the death of #MuhammadAli https://t.co/BD0DdgV5rC #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/qtsRiSnQNH
— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) June 4, 2016
David Cameron
Muhammad Ali was not just a champion in the ring – he was a champion of civil rights, and a role model for so many people.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) June 4, 2016
Diddy
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGOLbXCplzM/
Idris Elba
This man inspired me. The Champ. Rest in peace. 2016 is a rough one. pic.twitter.com/GVA6wCenEZ
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) June 4, 2016
David Beckham
Gareth Bale
RIP to a true legend #MuhammadAli #thegreatest pic.twitter.com/8CK8atVhad
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) June 4, 2016
Usher
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGOG4ymSiXI/
Madonna
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGOFDp0GEfc/
Larry King
I mourn the passing of #MuhammadAli. He was indeed "The Greatest." An American legend & a true Champion for the world. #RIPMuhammadAli
— Larry King (@kingsthings) June 4, 2016
Forest Whitaker
"I've made my share of mistakes…if I've changed even 1 life for the better, I haven't lived in vain."Muhammed Ali…RIP
U changed my life.— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) June 4, 2016
Akbar Gbajabiamila
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Nobody could dance like @MuhammedAli. May your soul #RIP #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/WkiKcoydqz
— Akbar Gbajabiamila (@Akbar_Gbaja) June 4, 2016
DC Comics
Today we lost a true superhero. You will be missed, Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/4qocEYFfzp
— DC (@DCOfficial) June 4, 2016
Harlem Globetrotters
One of the greatest athletes and showmen of all-time… RIP Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/yHoxGVnWbc
— Harlem Globetrotters (@Globies) June 4, 2016
Carolina Panthers
The Legend. The Champ. The Greatest.
Rest in peace, Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/OMIRsTqIzu
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) June 4, 2016
NBA
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the passing of Muhammad Ali pic.twitter.com/IJA2prCNO6
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2016
WWE
WWE is saddened to learn of the death of former world heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali. https://t.co/lt34HVZvDU pic.twitter.com/v9GbPjJCuE
— WWE (@WWE) June 4, 2016
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