Muhammad Ali (1942-2016): Anti-War Legend and Boxing Great Dies at 74 | Common Dreams | Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community
Even 'The Greatest' will succumb in the end. But the defenders of conscience and freedom we remember.
Muhammad Ali (1942-2016), who said:
"My conscience won’t let me go shoot my brother, or some darker people,
or some poor hungry people in the mud for big powerful America... How
can I shoot them poor people? Just take me to jail."
"After
a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away
at the age of 74. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer died
this evening," said family spokesperson Bob Gunnell in the statement.
(Image: YouTube/Foremost Poets Version)
a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away
at the age of 74. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer died
this evening," said family spokesperson Bob Gunnell in the statement.
(Image: YouTube/Foremost Poets Version)
