Muhammad Ali’s popularity extended well beyond the confines of the boxing ring and fight fans. Arguably, the most popular athlete in history, his passing elicited an outpouring of tributes from across the sporting spectrum.
Known as “The Greatest,” Ali helped inspire countless other athletes to rise to the top of their respective sports. From the NFL’s Deion Sanders, the NBA’s Shaquille O’Neal and MLB’s Justin Verlander to cricket’s Sachin Tendulkar and tennis’ Boris Becker, those influenced by Ali spanned the globe.
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My thoughts & prayers go out to Muhammad Ali's family. My long statement is posted onhttps://t.co/3E8awvpT08 pic.twitter.com/aEVzMacHg0
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) June 4, 2016
"If my mind can conceive it & my heart can believe it—then I can achieve it." Muhammad Ali taught us all to dream. pic.twitter.com/my6Cdw2p12
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) June 4, 2016
Forever the greatest!! #RIPALI
— Kenny Smith (@TheJetOnTNT) June 4, 2016
🙏🏽 4 the Fam! Will never be another! Thank u Champ! Not only 4 ur fights in the ring, but more so out of it!!#Ali pic.twitter.com/6PapMdygyN
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) June 4, 2016
Muhammad Ali was the reason I fell in love with boxing. He was a champion, a showman, he was charismatic…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 4, 2016
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"The world has lost a great Champion. Muhammad Ali, lover of human beings, a warrior for the fight against discrimination…a great friend."
— Jim Brown (@JimBrownNFL32) June 4, 2016
Rip Champ you will always be the Goat ❤️😔 pic.twitter.com/kKegCW9Wnf
— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) June 4, 2016
The World Lost an incredible man today…#RIP
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) June 4, 2016
Ali speaking straight truth. #GOAT pic.twitter.com/9riIaPuf4F
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 4, 2016
I met #Ali once. He was a great role model and a great man. Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family tonight.
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) June 4, 2016
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Muhammad Ali. The Greatest. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/Rji6KryXeN
— San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) June 4, 2016
The Greatest.https://t.co/G4PecqwXHz
— #VoteCubs (@Cubs) June 4, 2016
Legends never die, they live for eternity pic.twitter.com/jL78JLP6mx
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) June 4, 2016
RIP, champ. pic.twitter.com/8itlSvxMTI
— Jason Grilli (@GrillCheese49) June 4, 2016
RIP Muhammad Ali. An inspiration for all! #GOAT 🐐
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) June 4, 2016
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The Greatest…. RIP pic.twitter.com/Ya1pgTpDIe
— Wayne Gretzky (@OfficialGretzky) June 5, 2016
Muhammad Ali, Titan of Boxing and the 20th Century, Dies at 74 https://t.co/TurLrOgxiV
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) June 4, 2016
Sad day. This man was iconic changed so many people's lives @MuhammadAli. The legacy will never die. Rest in peace champ
— Nazem Kadri (@43_Kadri) June 4, 2016
Sad to hear about the passing of Muhammad Ali. Greatest boxer of all time and always fighting to help others.
— Daniel Winnik (@Danwinnik34) June 4, 2016
Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. RIP @MuhammadAli.
— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) June 4, 2016
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"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will achieve nothing in life" #Ali #TheGreatest 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/bhXiBJATrp
— Chris Smalling (@ChrisSmalling) June 4, 2016
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You'll always be The Greatest for more than just what you did in the ring. A champion to so many people in so many ways.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) June 4, 2016
It is an understatement to say that today the hearts of the sports world are heavy with the loss of Muhammad Ali.… https://t.co/p3BdM1Pzf3
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) June 4, 2016
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I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. Forever a game changer. #RIPMuhammadAli
— Björn Borg (@bjornborg) June 4, 2016
RIP Champ– you will always "float like a butterfly"!
— Jimmy Connors (@JimmyConnors) June 4, 2016
"Float like a butterfly/sting like a bee "
A GIANT among men #RIPALI— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) June 4, 2016
In Muhammad Ali, an Example of a Truer Kind of Bravery in Sports, – a truer bravery indeed, a Champ in many ways. https://t.co/JugWqQ3ZOw
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) June 5, 2016
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My hero since childhood. I always had a wish to meet you some day but now it will never happen. RIP "The Greatest” pic.twitter.com/Yj6za7GwUe
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 4, 2016
Who threw it better?
Inspirational men who fought for many, legends! Let's not disappoint them! #inspire
RIP pic.twitter.com/7vsupvPQSa— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) June 4, 2016
The man. The legend, not just for his fighting ability but his general attitude in life. #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/Bf2roHktMM
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 4, 2016
Rest in peace Muhammad Ali, The Greatest! #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/qVTIZ8AIY8
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) June 4, 2016
Shocked to hear about Muhammad Ali's death ! One of the greatest sportsman of all time a legendary boxer , may his soul rest in peace
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 4, 2016
You inspired many including me. #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/gbxHEFyUGz
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 4, 2016
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People want to change the world. @MuhammadAli did just that. He transcended boxing and sports. I am forever grateful. #RIPChamp #GOAT
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) June 4, 2016
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