Muhammad Ali’s death at the age of 74 on Friday night shook the sports world. Athletes from all corners of the world weighed in on the icon’s impact, talking about how Ali affected their careers and the world at large.
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) June 4, 2016
His hometown of Louisville is honoring the champ:
To honor Muhammad Ali’s life & work, flags at all Metro Government facilities will be lowered to half-staff at 10am pic.twitter.com/Qm5xjkk6qr
— Mayor Greg Fischer (@louisvillemayor) June 4, 2016
Boxing and combat sports:
It’s been said it was Rope a dope, Ali beat me with no his beauty that beat me. Most beauty I’ve know loved him pic.twitter.com/G64WX3eyZC
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) 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
Manny Pacquiao releases a statement on the passing of Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/hRa2kM3CLr
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 4, 2016
RIP @muhammadali, a legend who transcended sport and was a true champion for all. #thegreatest #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/vjmXlXaHip
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) June 4, 2016
A photo posted by Chuck Liddell (@chuckliddell) on Jun 3, 2016 at 10:08pm PDT
The Greatest. In boxing and in life, an inspiration to mankind. https://t.co/lfgd3H2gaT
— Gennady Golovkin (@GGGBoxing) June 4, 2016
Se nos fue mi ídolo. Siempre te voy a recordar como el mejor y seguiré tu ejemplo. Tu leyenda vivirá para siempre. pic.twitter.com/kJmR9V2QHu
— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) June 4, 2016
Bob Arum on Ali’s death tonight – June 3, 2016 pic.twitter.com/yKP9bxGnhv
— Michele Steele (@ESPNMichele) June 4, 2016
RIP. The Greatest Of All Time. #MuhammedAli pic.twitter.com/m3zKroLHK7
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) June 4, 2016
Always my favorite. Always the greatest. @MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/thjZHGS4iU
— Adonis Stevenson (@AdonisSuperman) June 4, 2016
R.I.P. To the G.O.A.T. My man hero Muhammad Ali…. pic.twitter.com/YCGjWdWR6l
— Andre Berto (@AndreBerto) June 4, 2016
Rest in peace to my biggest inspiration pic.twitter.com/gqIuuxSpC1
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 4, 2016
Baseball:
Vin remembers The Greatest of All Time.https://t.co/nL3UpCQmka
— MLB (@MLB) June 4, 2016
Rest in peace, Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/wueYPygG5e
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 4, 2016
A photo posted by Carlos Gomez (@realcarlosgomez) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:39pm PDT
Forever a champion. #RIPAli pic.twitter.com/cPjMwSwije
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) June 4, 2016
The best there ever was and ever will be! Rest easy, Champ #ALI
A photo posted by Bryce Harper (@bharper3407) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:54pm PDT
Muhammad Ali. The Greatest. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/Rji6KryXeN
— San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) June 4, 2016
Rest in peace to an icon who always stood his ground, The Champ, Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/MD7NOMXDq2
— #VoteCubs (@Cubs) June 4, 2016
Rest easy, Champ. https://t.co/p5aeQUhyC6
— MLB (@MLB) June 4, 2016
Basketball:
My thoughts & prayers go out to Muhammad Ali’s family. My long statement is posted onhttps://t.co/3E8awvpT08 pic.twitter.com/aEVzMacHg0
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) June 4, 2016
@SacramentoKings Ali loved the Kings for giving me a shot to coach in the @NBA he came 2 see me coach vs Suns in Nov. Promised n delivered
— Nancy Lieberman (@NancyLieberman) June 4, 2016
“If my mind can conceive it & my heart can believe it-then I can achieve it.” Muhammad Ali taught us all to dream. pic.twitter.com/my6Cdw2p12
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) June 4, 2016
A photo posted by Karl-Anthony Towns (@karltowns) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:33pm PDT
A photo posted by Chris Paul (@cp3) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:58pm PDT
A photo posted by Swin Cash (@swincash) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:45pm PDT
We are saddened to learn tonight of the passing of one of our longtime supporters & PHX resident @MuhammadAli. pic.twitter.com/xLMnboQtZR
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) June 4, 2016
Football:
RIP Ali one of the greatest and most inspirational athletes of all time! #FloatLikeAButterfly pic.twitter.com/emcqluOvOW
— Mike Evans (@MikeEvans13_) June 4, 2016
Rip Champ you will always be the Goat ❤️😔 pic.twitter.com/kKegCW9Wnf
— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) June 4, 2016
G.O.A.T You will be missed but never forgotten. #MuhammadAli
A photo posted by Russell Wilson (@dangerusswilson) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:40pm PDT
Greatest of All Time.
Inspiration.
Legend.
Rest in Peace Champ.#Ali— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 4, 2016
We will never forget Muhammad Ali, including his visit months before we won Super Bowl XLVII. #TheGreatest
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 4, 2016
Larger Than Life! RIP pic.twitter.com/yKi2KmwH5n
— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) June 4, 2016
Other notable reactions:
Mohammad Ali was the first athlete I was truly inspired by. He was a true champion and forever a legend. RIP Muhammad Ali.
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) June 4, 2016
RIP Muhammad Ali – an incredible athlete, an extraordinary showman; a man who changed the world. pic.twitter.com/ez1F8qDqmm
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) June 4, 2016
“The Greatest” made such an impact on the entire world #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/LECBjQgfJA
— John Cena (@JohnCena) June 4, 2016
