June 4, 2016: The news of the passing of boxing legend Muhammed Ali, one of the world’s greatest sporting figures, is very sad indeed. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to his family. We as a country mourn not just his passing but one of the greatest examples of the strength of the human spirit.
I remember his speech before his fight against George Foreman in 1974, he kept saying ‘I am going to show you how great I am. This kid is going to be the best kid in the world’; He truly proved how great he was, the greatest of all time. He was inspirational, courageous and exceptional, my favourite athlete of all time. He will be missed by all.
Rest in Peace Muhammed Ali.
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