Float like a butterfly

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"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" Those epitomized words of the boxer with the said unorthodox style still being heard around the court. The king of "Talking Trash" Muhammad Ali. A champion not in the rings alone but a champion of civil rights and one who serves as a role model for every boxing professional. Sir Muhammad Ali, may you rest in peace.

Neil Leifer photographed Muhammad Ali on over 50 different occasions between 1963 (as Cassius Clay) and 2012, including title fights, in studio, and at home. He captured iconic moments from his title fights against Sonny Liston, “The Fight of the Century” against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden, the “Rumble in the

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee - Mohamed Ali - Muhammad Ali

Manasseh Johnson

#RipMuhammadAli 1942-2016 Here is a quick tribute illustration i created for The greatest www.mattneedle.co.uk .