Messages of condolence are pouring out across the globe including Pakistan over the sad demise of Boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed grief over Muhammad Ali’s death. PTI Chairman Imran Khan also grieved over demise of Muhammad Ali.
Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif also took to twitter to pay tribute to the legendary boxer.
Not only the boxing world but all those struggling against injustice will miss u.. U won ur fights & our hearts. RIP https://t.co/hfy3I1ynDn
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 4, 2016
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan in a series of tweets on Saturday (Today) admired Muhammad Ali and expressed his sorrow over the loss of a great sportsman.
Saddened to hear of Muhammad Ali’s death – the greatest sportsman of all times. Ali had great talent, was highly intelligent & courageous1/2
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 4, 2016
2/2 Ali was a man of strong convictions. He refused to fight in Vietnam saying the memorable words: “no Vietcong ever called me a nigger”.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 4, 2016
What set Ali apart from other great sportsmen & what I most admired him for was his refusal to compromise on his belief & value system 1/2
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 4, 2016
2/2Ali was stripped off his world heavyweight title & lost millions in earnings bec he refused to fight in Vietnam but he stood resolute.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 4, 2016
Sportsmen have a limited career life span in which they can earn & Ali sacrificed it for his beliefs with courage and conviction.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 4, 2016
Fans, admirers, well wishers – all took to social media to share their grief on the sad demise of Mohammad Ali.
Twitter flooded with messages of support and longing for the legend who died at 74 after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease, a degenerative disorder of the nervous system that progresses over time and affects movement.
Muhammad Ali died at the age of 74 after a protracted ailment on June 4. He retired for good with a career record of 56 wins, five losses and 37 knockouts.
Mohammad Ali was an anti-war icon, an activist and an inspiration to many. It is his relentless humanitarianism and unwavering fighting spirit for which he will forever be remembered.