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Thousands left without tickets for Friday Ali service
By Justin Sayers, The Courier Journal, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
Thousands of people who lined up downtown early Wednesday for tickets to Muhammad Ali's funeral service left empty-handed after the box office ran out in a little over an hour.
At least 500 people were already outside the KFC Yum! Center by 6:30 a.m. for a chance to get their tickets to what many Read Full Story >>>Only one Republican backing resolution to honor Muhammad Ali
By Tim Devaney, The Hill, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
A House resolution honoring Muhammad Ali has the support of only one Republican.
Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), on Tuesday introduced a measure to recognize the ?extraordinary life, accomplishments, and countless contributions? of Ali, who d Read Full Story >>> AIBA PRESIDENT DR. WU EXPRESSES HIS CONDOLENCES ON ALI'S PASSING
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
The president of AIBA, the International Boxing Association Dr. Ching-Kuo Wu has issued a statement on the passing of Muhammad Ali at the age of 74.
In his statement Dr. Wu said "In my capacity as President of the International Boxing A Read Full Story >>> Muhammad Ali -- Gifted Passport Now Up for Auction (PHOTOS)
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
TMZ SPORTS -- Two Muhammad Ali passports are going head-to-head on the auction block, and both chronicle the world travels of "The Greatest."
One of them is loaded with visas from places like Venezuela, Lebanon, Portugal and a Read Full Story >>> WBC PRESIDENT SULAIMAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO LONNIE ALI
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman has paid tribute to Lonnie Ali, the wife of ?The Greatest? Muhammad Ali who passed away last Frisay, Manila Time, at the age of 74.
We ourselves met briefly with Lonni Read Full Story >>> No KO yet but Cavs are clearly down and dizzy
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
CHICAGO -- When Game 1 hero Shaun Livingston swished two free throws with 5:23 left in the fourth quarter of Game 2 on Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors had erected a 100-68 lead, putting the contest's out Read Full Story >>> EDNER CHERRY vs LYDELL RHODES IN PBC's TOE-TO-TOE JUNE 28
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
Exciting Contenders Edner Cherry & Lydell Rhodes Meet in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday, June 28 From Sands Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem, Pa.
Plus! Unbeaten Rising Featherweight Omar Douglas Battles
Cuba's Al Read Full Story >>> The moment Muhammad Ali became more than a sports icon
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
Let?s assume for this discussion that the Vietnam War never occurred.
Let?s assume that Muhammad Ali was not deprived of his right to box from June 28, 1967, until Oct. 26, 1970. Ali was convicted of draft evasion on June 28, 1967, for refusing induction into the Army because he was a conscientio Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach hoping cure for Parkinson disease will come sooner
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
Seven-time BWAA 'Trainer of the Year' Freddie Roach is looking forward to the day when medical scientists will find cure for thousands of people afflicted with Parkinson's disease including himself.
Like legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who died last Friday in Arizona after battling Parkinson's dise Read Full Story >>> Sean Gibbons: ?What more could Salido have done??
By Francisco Salazar, RingTV.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
?Let?s play two.?
That was the phrase Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks would use throughout his Hall of Fame career, regarding doubleheaders. Manager Sean Gibbons believes that as well but for Orlando Salido, the fighter he manages.
Salido and Francisco Vargas fought to a spirited and breathtaki Read Full Story >>> Santisima, Jerusalem in Idol 2
By Dale Rosal, Cebu Daily News, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
MASBATE City?s up-and-coming boxer Jeo ?Santino? Santisima looks to extend his winning streak when he spearheads the return of the Idol TV Series now known as Idol 2 of the ALA Promotions International slated on July 16 at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex.
Santisima has won eight stra Read Full Story >>> MUHAMMAD ALI " THE GREATEST" TRIVIA PART II
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier's first fight, held at the Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971, was dubbed the "Fight of the Century." Both were undefeated fighters and each claimed as the real heavyweight champion. The bout wa Read Full Story >>> This, no thanks, is still NBA Finals
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
THE greatest warriors, immortal athletes and squads, are born and molded out of fierce, killing rivalries.
These monumental feuds are all unforgettable, stored forever in the memory bank of amazed spectators for instant Read Full Story >>> DEMETRIUS ANDRADE PROVIDENCE, R.I. MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
Unbeaten Super Welterweight Opens Up On The 154-Pound Division, Pros In The Olympics & Muhammad Ali As He Prepares To Face Willie Nelson In WBC Title Eliminator This Saturday, Live on SHOWTIME?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June Read Full Story >>> "Knockout Night at the D" Undercard announced
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
LAS VEGAS (June 7,, 2016) - Some of tomorrow's stars will be showcased this Friday night at the third installment of the "Knockout Night at the D" series, airing (11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT) live on CBS Sports Network from the outdoor Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC).
An old-time grudge mat Read Full Story >>> Ali vs. 'TBE'
By John Gatling, Examiner.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
Michelangelo in black and white Everlast trunks.
Beethoven in ring motion. A fistic Ray Charles with visions of purpose fulfilled. I think of Muhammad Ali, and wonder if he's bathing in the "Purple Rain" our fallen Prince left us soaking in not long ago.
He never lacked the courage of his conv Read Full Story >>> Muhammad Ali, My Father and Me
By Rosie Schaap, The New York Times, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
The photograph might be mistaken for a Norman Rockwell print: a fighter kitted out in safari gear and boxing gloves landing the gentlest of blows on the head of a small girl in a flared blue skirt, a cherry red turtleneck and a pair of exceptionally cool little sneakers worn with neither socks nor t Read Full Story >>> New York names street near Madison Square Garden 'Muhammad Ali Way'
Telegraph.co.uk, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
New York City on Tuesday renamed a street outside Madison Square Garden "Muhammad Ali Way" after the late boxing legend who headlined a string of fights at the iconic sports arena.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the temporary renaming of West 33rd Street next to the MSG arena, where some of Ali's Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya: The Best Advice Muhammad Ali Ever Gave Me
By Oscar de la Hoya, TIME.com, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
"It doesn?t matter what happens inside the ring; what matters is what you do outside the ring?
The first time I met The Greatest of All Time?Muhammad Ali?I didn?t know who he was.
I was 6-years-old and living in East Los Angeles, a tough neighborhood plagued by gang violence, with my family in Read Full Story >>> The shameful distortion of Muhammad Ali's legacy
By John Wight, RT, Wed, 08 Jun 2016
Predictably, though lamentably, before his body had even grown cold, they started clamoring to attach themselves to Muhammad Ali and his legacy.
A boxer who, in his day, practiced the most primitive and brutal of sports with the grace and poetry associated with fine art, a man who outside the ri Read Full Story >>>
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