The World Pays Tribute to The People's Champ

by:Nick Roush06/04/16

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[caption id="attachment_200555" align="alignnone" width="600"] "He shook up the world, and the world's better for it. Rest in peace, Champ." - @POTUS[/caption] The world mourns the loss of a legend, from those who fought him, to politicians, to Kentucky basketball players.  Members of Kentucky's 2015 team hold the memory of meeting him dear to their heart.

Was one of the most special moments of my life. R.I.P to the one and only @muhammadali #GOAT #hislegacylivesforever

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https://twitter.com/AlexTheGreat22/status/738949941804990464 From one of his greatest opponents, George Foreman. https://twitter.com/GeorgeForeman/status/738985710137409537 https://twitter.com/GeorgeForeman/status/739089988147499008 When real recognizes real. https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/739072658894004224 https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/739059349788741632 https://twitter.com/chrisrock/status/739079555432992768 Politicians from close to home and afar pay their respects. https://twitter.com/billclinton/status/739064371985436672 https://twitter.com/louisvillemayor/status/738950712697094144 Greg Fischer's remarks from this morning's ceremony. https://twitter.com/SenateMajLdr/status/739104417216106497 https://twitter.com/SenatorReid/status/739102231664951297 For one fascinating story from his hometown, click the Tweet below a read the rest of the thread. https://twitter.com/ThatBoysGood/status/739106732887138304 w

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