HOUSTON, TX – The world mourns as we say good bye to a humanitarian, boxing icon and above all a legend. Cassius Clay, aka Muhammad Ali, aka, “The Greatest”, lost the 32-year fight with Parkinson’s Disease and passed away in an Arizona hospital at the age of 74.
Reverend Ray Martin not only remembers Ali as a fighter but a friend. The good Reverend had his moments sparring with the champ, even knocking Ali down.
Muhammad Ali, the name that will live in hearts of fans both in and outside of the ring. Rest in peace “Greatest,” rest in peace.

Statement by President George W. Bush on the passing of Muhammad Ali
Laura and I are saddened by the death of Muhammad Ali, The Greatest of All Time. I gave Ali the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005 and wondered aloud how he stayed so pretty throughout so many fights. “It probably had to do with his beautiful soul. He was a fierce fighter and he’s a man of peace, just like Odessa and Cassius Clay, Sr., believed their son could be.”
Muhammad Ali was an iconic and historic figure who thrilled, entertained, influenced, and inspired millions. Americans will always be proud to have been in his corner and called him one of our own.
Laura and I send our heartfelt condolences to Muhammad Ali’s family and friends.
He shook up the world, and the world's better for it. Rest in peace, Champ. pic.twitter.com/z1yM3sSLH3
— President Obama (@POTUS44) June 4, 2016
The Greatest Man that ever lived. Daddy my best friend & my Hero You R no longer suffering & now in a better place. pic.twitter.com/IASO4u3Ikn
— RASHEDA ALI™ (@rashedaali) June 4, 2016
Our father was a "Humble Mountain!" And now he has gone home to God. God bless you daddy. YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!
— Hana Ali (@Hanayali) June 4, 2016
God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016
Remembering the good old days with Ali. RIP my brother I will never forget you. #MohammedAli #Legend #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/TU7UFBGfcj
— Evander Holyfield (@holyfield) June 4, 2016
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Ali, the G-O-A-T. A giant, an inspiration, a man of peace, a warrior for the cure. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/MCLyJhLC0X
— Michael J. Fox (@realmikefox) June 4, 2016
The world has lost a Legend and real Champion. #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/0CHBR7od5N
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) June 4, 2016
He will always be an inspiration. He will always be my idol. He will always be the greatest. pic.twitter.com/B2YPC6QPEY
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) June 4, 2016