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Opposition Leader Hon Fraser RA pays tribute to Muhammad Ali

Leader of the Opposition and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA (right) has described the late Muhammad Ali (left) as the greatest fighter of all time. Photo: VINO/BBC
Muhammad Ali was a three-time world heavyweight champion, and one of the world's greatest sporting figures. Photo: youtube
Muhammad Ali was a three-time world heavyweight champion, and one of the world's greatest sporting figures. Photo: youtube
Muhammad Ali was as much a campaigner for black equality as he was a champion in the ring. Photo: The Telegraph
Muhammad Ali was as much a campaigner for black equality as he was a champion in the ring. Photo: The Telegraph
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hailing him as the “greatest heavyweight fighter in history,” Leader of the Opposition and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA joined the long list of persons giving tribute on the passing of the legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali.

The former world heavyweight champion, Ali, died late on Friday June 3, 2016 at a hospital in the US city of Phoenix, Arizona. He was 74 years of age.

He had been suffering from a respiratory illness, a condition that was complicated by Parkinson's disease.

“Myself, along with the rest of the world, was saddened by the passing of the world's most charismatic, courageous, most maligned by the US government, and greatest heavyweight fighter in history: Muhammad Ali,” Hon Fraser posted on his Facebook wall on Saturday June 4, 2016.

Responses to his post included: “He is now free from all suffering, RIP Brother. God loves you” and “The Greatest of All Times”.

Hon Fraser added that Ali's boxing career spanned a time in his life when he appreciated the sport and the competitors.

The Opposition Leader also tweeted: “MUHAMMAD ALI THE GREATEST. Died at 74. So happy I have lived through his greatest moments. He was the world greatest.”

Tributes for the heavyweight great have been pouring in from across the world, including George E. Foreman who lost his world title to Ali in the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" fight in Kinshasa in 1974, Barack H. Obama, William J. 'Bill' Clinton, Jesse L. Jackson, Donald 'Don' King and Floyd J. Mayweather Jr.

Meanwhile, Ali's funeral will take place in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

16 Responses to “Opposition Leader Hon Fraser RA pays tribute to Muhammad Ali”

  • LLJF (long live julian fraser) (05/06/2016, 10:58) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Hon J (joe) fraser is a fighter for the people same way.
    • 123 (05/06/2016, 23:27) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING LIKE A BEE ...HIS BEST PUNCH, TWO QUICK LEFT JABS.
  • just asking.... (05/06/2016, 11:20) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    where is Dr. Smith? Frazer always ahead of him I guess he sleeping as usual
    • W*F (05/06/2016, 18:40) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
      Why are you worrying about doctor Smith, he don't wait for a passing to acknowledge them. He always lift up persons when they alive. Mr Fraser looking thing to post, in the end he's not putting this island forward.
  • cay (05/06/2016, 11:25) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    A good man has fallen
  • Green Cup (05/06/2016, 12:28) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rest in Peace, Champ. You may have been the "Greatest of all Time" boxer, but you were also one of the "Greatest of all Time" Americans.
  • usa (05/06/2016, 12:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP. We love you.
  • . (05/06/2016, 12:39) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    A true hero who fought for equal rights peace and justice."We all believe in the same God,we just serve him differently".
  • BuzzBvi (05/06/2016, 14:55) Like (3) Dislike (16) Reply
    once some one dies everybody says good things about them
  • St. John (05/06/2016, 23:17) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Teach all children Ali’s legacy: that a kid from Kentucky can grow up to be The Greatest.
  • police officer west end (05/06/2016, 23:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Muhammad Ali was the Greatest and an icon BAM
  • dockmaster (05/06/2016, 23:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Another gifted son has been has been summoned home.....RIP!!!!!-----in keeping with your faith: inna lillahi wa inna illaihi rajioon......from God we came and to Him is our return.
  • facts man (05/06/2016, 23:44) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    ....truly the greatest fighter that ever lived....an inspirational gift to humanity.....rest well Muhammad.....
  • wize up (06/06/2016, 06:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    update the voters on the status of the VIP; how we looking for next election


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