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The latest stories on Muhammad Ali, American professional boxer and often regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.<br />
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17 Jan 1942
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From our archives
In pictures: sports icons in Hong Kong, from Pelé to Serena Williams
From Kobe Bryant to Diego Maradona, these global sports stars found inspiration, fans and unforgettable moments in Hong Kong.
10 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM
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Hong Kong’s star-studded past, from The Beatles to Muhammad Ali
8 Jan 2025 - 8:15AM
Boxing
Joshua bids to emulate Ali as 3-time champ by beating Dubois in front of 95,000
16 Jan 2025 - 12:43AM
Millionaires and billionaires
In this corner … 5 of the richest boxers in the world – net worths, ranked
Manny Pacquiao makes the list, but what about his long-time rival in the ring, Floyd Mayweather? The latter retired professionally but still earned US$30 million for an exhibition match
15 Mar 2024 - 7:00PM
Photography
How a photo of Muhammad Ali underwater inspired a Hong Kong swim charity CEO
The founder of Splash Foundation, a Hong Kong charity that provides swimming lessons to people in low-income communities, reveals how the iconic 1961 photo ‘Muhammad Ali Boxing Underwater’ inspired her.
21 Feb 2024 - 5:15PM
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Japanese wrestler who fought Muhammad Ali dies at 79
17 Feb 2023 - 8:15AM
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MMA
Meet Biaggio Ali Walsh, grandson of late boxing legend Muhammad Ali
Who is boxing icon Muhammad Ali’s 23-year-old grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh – model, American footballer, and now, an MMA fighter too?
28 Jun 2022 - 3:00AM
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Jeremy Lin
‘Best yet to come,’ says Lin as he steps up NBA comeback
The 32-year-old is targeting a return to the NBA after a season in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Beijing Ducks.
14 Nov 2020 - 11:36AM
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
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Olympics needs to stand up for athletes to take a knee
IOC have suggested they will look at ‘dignified’ protests at the rescheduled Tokyo Games but need to do more.
14 Jun 2020 - 3:03PM
NBA
Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Muhammad Ali or Babe Ruth – who is the GOAT?
Here’s how Muhammad Ali popularised ‘the greatest of all time’ moniker and why it grew to touch everything in culture
30 Apr 2020 - 6:00PM
Martial arts
Before Manny, Conor and Muhammad Ali – how did boxing begin?
When and why exactly did grown men start getting prizes and prestige for beating each other up inside a ring – and how long did it take for women to get in on the razzle?
5 Feb 2020 - 8:00PM
Boxing
Opinion
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Title fight shows Saudi Arabia is a sports-washing heavyweight
Criticism of kingdom’s human rights record has not prevented sport stars from accepting millions on offer.
7 Dec 2019 - 8:04PM
Donald Trump
Muhammad Ali among 3,000 Trump is considering for pardons
It was unclear why Trump would be considering a pardon, given that Ali’s conviction for refusing to be inducted into the army was overturned
8 Jun 2018 - 10:06PM
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Muhammad Ali auction items tipped to fetch heavyweight prices
20 Aug 2016 - 5:48AM
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How Muhammad Ali befriended us and then delivered his magic
12 Jun 2016 - 3:54PM
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Final goodbyes for boxing legend Muhammad Ali
11 Jun 2016 - 12:02PM
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Muhammad Ali's final journey: 100,000 mourners gather to pay tribute to 'The Greatest'
11 Jun 2016 - 5:49PM
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Fear was only a word and not an institution for Muhammad Ali, which is why he truly was ‘The Greatest’
12 Jun 2016 - 3:44PM
Thousands mourn boxing legend Muhammad Ali at Muslim service, beginning two-day farewell
10 Jun 2016 - 9:58AM
Thousands flock to Louisville as Muhammad Ali is remembered in Islamic Jenazah ceremony
10 Jun 2016 - 9:54AM
In or out of the ring, myriad reasons to celebrate the life of boxing great Muhammad Ali
8 Jun 2016 - 12:03PM
Theft of his bike spurred future world champion Muhammad Ali to learn how to box
8 Jun 2016 - 12:03PM
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The legendary life of boxing great Muhammad Ali
8 Jun 2016 - 12:05PM
Muhammad Ali’s passing highlights current pitiful state of heavyweight boxing
8 Jun 2016 - 12:03PM
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Muhammad Ali’s death triggers outpouring of emotion in Louisville, hometown of ‘the people’s champion’
8 Jun 2016 - 12:03PM
How Muhammad Ali helped land knockout blow to end China’s 20-year ban on boxing
8 Jun 2016 - 12:03PM
Death of a legend: Boxing titan Muhammad Ali, the fighter who embraced China, dies at 74
8 Jun 2016 - 12:03PM
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Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in hospital with ‘respiratory’ ailment, according to family statement
8 Jun 2016 - 12:07PM
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