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ALI HOSPITALIZED WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEM

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A New Crown, the Power of Innovation, and the Eternal Legacy of Sal Sánchez
A New Crown, the Power of Innovation, and the Eternal Legacy of Sal Sánchez
By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán

A new world champion shook the boxing world on Saturday with a display of courage, valor, …

Regarded as the greatest heavyweight champion of all-time, Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized for a respiratory problem according to Mitch Abramson of Ring.

It is the second time Ali has been hospitalized since December 2014.

The 74 year old who is best remembered by fight fans in the Philippines and around the world for the famous ?Thrilla in Manila? on October 1, 1975 is receiving treatment in a hospital in his hometown of Phoenix.

Family spokesman Bob Gunnell said Ali who suffers from Parkinson?s disease is being treated by his team of doctors and is in fair condition. A brief hospital stay is expected.?

Columns
A New Crown, the Power of Innovation, and the Eternal Legacy of Sal Sánchez
A New Crown, the Power of Innovation, and the Eternal Legacy of Sal Sánchez
By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán

A new world champion shook the boxing world on Saturday with a display of courage, valor, …

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