It’s with utter sadness that I write this.

One of the greatest legends seen in boxing and one that transcended the sport 1000 times over has died in hospital at age 74.

He battled Parkinson’s for the last 32 years and after being admitted to Hospital on Thursday with respiratory issues he fought his last round.

There never was and probably never will be a man with quite the presence of Ali, quite the showmanship and quite the energy.

In an official statement family spokesperson Bob Gunnell said

“After a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer died this evening,”

He also said

“Muhammad Ali’s funeral will take place in his hometown of Louisville, KY. The Ali family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and support and asks for privacy at this time.”

RIP, My thoughts are with his family.