The athlete, boxer, philanthropist and legend Muhammad Ali, passed away on June 5 at the age of 74. The man known for his rhythmic phrases and genius boxing skills lived a life of integrity. He will be greatly missed as we cherish the reminder in life to, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”
British Photographer Zenon Texeira had the privilege and honor of photographing Ali before he died, with approval from the Ali family. Read more about Zenon’s encounter with the legend via an interview done by journalist Joshua Barajas.
Details about the memorial service are provided below via the Ali Center.
Memorial Service
Muhammad Ali’s funeral will take place in his hometown of Louisville, KY on Friday, June 10th at the KFC YUM! Center. The service will be open to the public and will begin at 2:00 pm. For those unable to attend, it will be streamed live from www.alicenter.org. The event will be open to the public with limited seating. Information and details on tickets will be released as they become available.
