“God came for his champion. So long great one.”
– former world heavyweight champion @MikeTyson
“Muhammad Ali is dead at 74! A truly great champion and a wonderful guy. He will be missed by all!”
– Republican presidential hopeful @realDonaldTrump
“God bless Muhammad Ali peace and love to all his family.”
– Beatles drummer Ringo Starr @ringostarrmusic
“Muhammad Ali was not just a champion in the ring – he was a champion of civil rights, and a role model for so many people”
– British Prime Minister David Cameron
“This Man. This King. This Hero. This Human! Words cannot express. He shook up the World! God Bless Him.”
– pop star Madonna
“The peoples champ. My hero”
– rapper Snoop Dogg
“This is the ALI we should all remember! The fun loving man who was fully himself!! RIP CHAMP!!!”
– Canadian pop star Justin Bieber posted this message alongside a picture of a youthful Ali playing Monopoly
“A giant among men, Ali displayed a greatness in talent, courage & conviction, that most of us will EVER be able to truly comprehend. #RIPAli”
– former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis
“RIP @muhammedali, a legend who transcended sport and was a true champion for all. #thegreatest#MuhammadAli”
– former Mexican-American champion Oscar De La Hoya
“Today we lost the Greatest Sportsman that’s ever lived #RIPMuhammadAli”
– former Irish featherweight champion Barry McGuigan
“The Greatest there will ever be …. The biggest and the best ….. Rest In Peace.”
– Former England football captain David Beckham on Instagram
– AFP