On Friday, June 10, 2016, the world tuned in to their television sets, mobile phones to catch a glimpse of the memorial service for ‘The Greatest‘ sportsman the world has ever witnessed.
Over 10,000 people filled the KFC Yum! center, Louisville, Kentucky to honour Muhammad Ali to give him a proper sending off into eternal glory.
For a man like Ali who was more than just a famous entertainment and sports figure, everyone from world leaders to sport personalities were in attendance.
Former President Bill Clinton
They include Bill Clinton, Will Smith, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, David Beckham, Whoppi Goldberg and more.
Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to President Barack Obama, delivers a statement from Obama during the Muhammad Ali funeral service at the KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, Ky., on Friday, June 10, 2016.
From the deep heart-warming eulogies delivered from President Barack Obama (Duly represented by Valerie Jarret) and co to the strong political statements embellished in them, the occasion was everything worthy for a man who has offered the world a great service.
See below, the photos from the event
US television personality, Bryant Gumbel
US actor and comedian Billy Crystal blows a kiss
Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Rasheda Ali-Walsh, walks off the stage after speaking
Muhammad Ali’s daughter Marylum Ali speaks
Pallbearers Mike Tyson, left, Lennox Lewis, second from left, Will Smith, right, and Michael Moorer
2be sincere @muhammad Ali a legend is gone” RIP in peace Sir!!!