R.I.P. Muhammad Ali

*TigerClaw* · 06-03-2016, 11:33 PM

Former heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74.
http://www.tmz.com/2016/06/03/muhammad-ali-dead/

*MikeandRaph87* · 06-03-2016, 11:47 PM

Yahoo! reported his family gathered at his bedside as things looked bleak so it was expected just not this quick. Respiratory failure it seems to be the cause. Cassius Clay even if playing a character to sell tickets was the greatest of his sport.

It will not take long for their next bout in Heaven.

Guess I should break out my copy of Superman vs Muhammad Ali soon.

*CyberCubed* · 06-03-2016, 11:51 PM

Wow, weird. For some reason I had no idea he was still alive and thought he died years ago.

*Andrew NDB* · 06-03-2016, 11:55 PM

Terrible, terrible news.

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 06-03-2016, 11:57 PM

So long champ. I don't regret losing a single second of the hours and hours I've spent watching your old fights and interviews. Especially with Howard Cossell. In my mind, you will forever be talking trash and knocking out George Foreman when pretty much everyone else had written you off.

*NormalGamer* · 06-04-2016, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/video/v.../ali_large.jpg

Ah, the Olympics. I'll never forget this memorable moment; R.I.P. Mr. Ali. You were indeed "The Greatest"

turtle1237 · 06-04-2016, 01:00 AM

RIP, champ, one of the greats of boxing up there with Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Jack Johnson, Ray Robinson, Jack Dempsey, and Harry Greb. He change boxing, and really brought it back in the limelight that was not seen since the heyday of Jack Dempsey.

*plastroncafe* · 06-04-2016, 01:11 AM

Thank you, Mr Ali.
You will already be the greatest.

*XERO* · 06-04-2016, 01:16 AM

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
Not only did you change the game, you changed the industry
You knocked down titans, and exhausted beasts
Barely broke a sweat, to say the least

You shook up the world, in and out the ring
Started off as a prince, re-christened as a king
The inventor of confidence, proclaiming you can't be beat
With a smile on your face, and a shimmy of your feet

From Liston to Holmes, to Foreman and Smokin' Joe
You held that belt high, and never let it go
Never mind not going to war, when the real war was within
You got knocked down plenty times, only to rise up again

Not even Parkinson's could stop you, you battled for victory
Punching and dodging your way into history
So fast, so pretty, so full of bliss
Making chumps mad every time they miss

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
Death won't even stop you, and that's a decree
The Greatest Of All Time, G-O-A-T
Rest In Power, Cassius Clay, aka... Muhammad Ali.

*Utrommaniac* · 06-04-2016, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Wow, weird. For some reason I had no idea he was still alive and thought he died years ago.

Same!

Still, it's a shame.

*Candy Kappa* · 06-04-2016, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XERO

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
Not only did you change the game, you changed the industry
You knocked down titans, and exhausted beasts
Barely broke a sweat, to say the least

You shook up the world, in and out the ring
Started off as a prince, re-christened as a king
The inventor of confidence, proclaiming you can't be beat
With a smile on your face, and a shimmy of your feet

From Liston to Holmes, to Foreman and Smokin' Joe
You held that belt high, and never let it go
Never mind not going to war, when the real war was within
You got knocked down plenty times, only to rise up again

Not even Parkinson's could stop you, you battled for victory
Punching and dodging your way into history
So fast, so pretty, so full of bliss
Making chumps mad every time they miss

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
Death won't even stop you, and that's a decree
The Greatest Of All Time, G-O-A-T
Rest In Power, Cassius Clay, aka... Muhammad Ali.

Damn that was beautiful.

*Prowler* · 06-04-2016, 06:50 AM

Never saw him in the ring since I'm no boxing fan, so whenever his name comes up this interview of him is what springs to my mind:

*TurtleTitan97* · 06-04-2016, 09:26 AM

Tragic loss. RIP

*plastroncafe* · 06-04-2016, 10:03 AM

I quite like this, and no....no sir, we will never forget how pretty you are.

*snake* · 06-04-2016, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XERO

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
Not only did you change the game, you changed the industry
You knocked down titans, and exhausted beasts
Barely broke a sweat, to say the least

You shook up the world, in and out the ring
Started off as a prince, re-christened as a king
The inventor of confidence, proclaiming you can't be beat
With a smile on your face, and a shimmy of your feet

From Liston to Holmes, to Foreman and Smokin' Joe
You held that belt high, and never let it go
Never mind not going to war, when the real war was within
You got knocked down plenty times, only to rise up again

Not even Parkinson's could stop you, you battled for victory
Punching and dodging your way into history
So fast, so pretty, so full of bliss
Making chumps mad every time they miss

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
Death won't even stop you, and that's a decree
The Greatest Of All Time, G-O-A-T
Rest In Power, Cassius Clay, aka... Muhammad Ali.

Wow. That's beautiful man

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 06-04-2016, 11:38 AM

So sad. He was on life support according to the news yesterday. Did they take him off, I wonder? A terrible loss to the world of sports and especially boxing. He will be remembered.

*Shark_Blade* · 06-04-2016, 03:46 PM

It's a pretty big thing back then, weird.

*ZariusTwo* · 06-04-2016, 03:58 PM

They actually considered Ali to play Superman in what became the Richard Donner classic.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 06-04-2016, 04:14 PM

What's the storyline of that comic book with Muhammed Ali and Superman boxing each other?

*TheCanadiandrome* · 06-05-2016, 03:50 PM

Very saddened to learn of his passing. A true pioneer, icon and legend! RIP and I know he's floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee in heaven! Maybe even wrestling/boxing Gorilla Monsoon!

06-03-2016, 11:33 PM	#1
TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 14,165	R.I.P. Muhammad Ali Former heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74. http://www.tmz.com/2016/06/03/muhammad-ali-dead/ __________________ Follow me on my Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@tygerclaw305

06-03-2016, 11:47 PM	#2
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,188	Yahoo! reported his family gathered at his bedside as things looked bleak so it was expected just not this quick. Respiratory failure it seems to be the cause. Cassius Clay even if playing a character to sell tickets was the greatest of his sport. It will not take long for their next bout in Heaven. Guess I should break out my copy of Superman vs Muhammad Ali soon. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

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06-03-2016, 11:57 PM	#5
T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 996	So long champ. I don't regret losing a single second of the hours and hours I've spent watching your old fights and interviews. Especially with Howard Cossell. In my mind, you will forever be talking trash and knocking out George Foreman when pretty much everyone else had written you off. __________________ Go Ninja! Go Ninja! GO!

06-04-2016, 01:00 AM	#7
turtle1237 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 986	RIP, champ, one of the greats of boxing up there with Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Jack Johnson, Ray Robinson, Jack Dempsey, and Harry Greb. He change boxing, and really brought it back in the limelight that was not seen since the heyday of Jack Dempsey. Last edited by turtle1237; 06-04-2016 at 01:07 AM.

06-03-2016, 11:51 PM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,891	Wow, weird. For some reason I had no idea he was still alive and thought he died years ago.

06-04-2016, 01:16 AM	#9
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee Not only did you change the game, you changed the industry You knocked down titans, and exhausted beasts Barely broke a sweat, to say the least You shook up the world, in and out the ring Started off as a prince, re-christened as a king The inventor of confidence, proclaiming you can't be beat With a smile on your face, and a shimmy of your feet From Liston to Holmes, to Foreman and Smokin' Joe You held that belt high, and never let it go Never mind not going to war, when the real war was within You got knocked down plenty times, only to rise up again Not even Parkinson's could stop you, you battled for victory Punching and dodging your way into history So fast, so pretty, so full of bliss Making chumps mad every time they miss Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee Death won't even stop you, and that's a decree The Greatest Of All Time, G-O-A-T Rest In Power, Cassius Clay, aka... Muhammad Ali. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

06-04-2016, 09:26 AM	#13
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	Tragic loss. RIP __________________

06-04-2016, 11:38 AM	#16
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	So sad. He was on life support according to the news yesterday. Did they take him off, I wonder? A terrible loss to the world of sports and especially boxing. He will be remembered. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

06-04-2016, 03:46 PM	#17
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	It's a pretty big thing back then, weird.

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Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	Storyline What's the storyline of that comic book with Muhammed Ali and Superman boxing each other?

06-05-2016, 03:50 PM	#20
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	Very saddened to learn of his passing. A true pioneer, icon and legend! RIP and I know he's floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee in heaven! Maybe even wrestling/boxing Gorilla Monsoon! __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276