The World lost a true legend yesterday, an icon both in and out of the ring. The sporting world has seen no one like Muhammad Ali and it never will. He not only redefined the sport of Boxing but also stood up for the rights of Black Americans. As the world mourns Muhammad Ali’s absence, here are some of his quotes and the reaction of celebrities, politicians and social activists.
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.
The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.”
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”
“I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.
I know where I’m going and I know the truth, and I don’t have to be what you want me to be. I’m free to be what I want.”
“The man who has no imagination has no wings.”
“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.”
“Silence is golden when you can’t think of a good answer.”
“It’s just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.”
The International fraternity reacted to Ali’s demise, over 850,000 tweets were posted regarding the topic using hashtags #RIPMuhmmadAli #RIPAli #goat (greatest of all time). The trends are Top Worldwide trends worldwide across every social media platform. Here’s how politicians, sportsmen and social activists reacted, starting off with his daughter
“Our father was humble mountain. And now he has gone home to god. God bless you daddy. You are the love of my life” – Rasheeda Ali
President Barrack Obama paid his regards to the champion as well by tweeting
“He shook up the world and the world’s better for it. Rest in peace Champ” – Obama
The boxing community paid tribute to their idol as well
“God came for his champion. So long great one” – Mike Tyson
“RIP The greates of all time” –Amir Khan
“He was and still is an inspiration to so many RIP the greatest” – Anthony Joshua
The celebrity world came out in numbers to express their condolences as well for the Ali
“The world has lost a legend and a true champion #RIPMuhammadAli” Oprah Winfrey
“He will always be my inspiration. He will always be my idol. He will always be the greatest” Arnold Schwarzenegger
Ali was an idol and inspiration to athletes worldwide, be it from boxing to racing. It was no surprise athletes from all over the globe expressed their sorrow and deep love for him
“I’m gutted RIP Champ. God bless and help his family get through this incredibly hard time” – Lewis Hamilton
“The greatest there ever will be … The biggest and the best …. Rest in Peace” – David Beckham.
