Muhammad Ali, ‘Greatest’ Boxer Who Riveted World, Dies at 74

One of the most entertaining figures in sports history
His three bouts with Joe Frazier included ‘Thrilla in Manila’

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By Larry Arnold

June 4, 2016 at 4:54 AM UTC

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June 4, 2016 at 1:42 PM UTC

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Muhammad Ali, the brash, fleet-footed heavyweight boxing champion whose charisma transcended sports and made him a global symbol of social change, has died at 74.