According to reports, he was battling respiratory issues complicated by the Parkinson's disease he was diagnosed with in the 1980s. Ali's heavyweight boxing legend was forged over 56 wins in a 61-fight career. Muhammad Ali's unique ring genius and legendary performances electrified the boxing world. Ali loomed large for people — even for those who didn't care about boxing or found it abhorrent. Ali was 29-0 when he was stripped of his heavyweight title and forcibly sidelined for three-and-a-half years beginning in early 1967 for refusing to serve in the U.S. Armed Services.

Source: CBC News June 04, 2016 04:42 UTC