RIP MUHAMMAD ALI !
A memorial service was held on Friday afternoon for Muhammad Ali in his hometown of Louisville, Ky.
Thousands of people lined the streets for a farewell procession leading up to the boxing legend's funeral, which was attended by Will Smith , Mike Tyson , Lennox Lewis and former president Bill Clinton The athlete-turned-activist's daughter Laila Ali , wife Lonnie Ali and other family members came out to pay their respects as well.
The service took place at the KFC Center in Louisville and was open to the public; it was also live streamed. Pallbearers included Smith, who portrayed the boxer in the 2001 movie Ali, Lennox and Tyson. Ali was eulogized by his wife, followed by his oldest daughter Maryum Ali . Lifelong friend John Ramsey , actor Billy Crystal , sportscaster
Bryan Gumbel and Clinton also offered remarks.
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