‘Service is the rent we pay’: Muhammad Ali remembered 10 years on
Ten years after Muhammad Ali's death, his widow Lonnie Ali calls for a global 'Day of Compassion' to honor his legacy. The event aims to encourage acts of service and kindness in a time of increasing division in the United States. Lonnie Ali emphasizes the importance of compassion and community engagement, urging political leaders to uplift rather than hinder communities.
- ▪Muhammad Ali's legacy extends beyond boxing, emphasizing service to others.
- ▪The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville is promoting a 'Day of Compassion' to honor his memory.
- ▪Lonnie Ali criticizes political moves that weaken voting rights and calls for compassion in leadership.
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In PicturesGallery|Boxing‘Service is the rent we pay’: Muhammad Ali remembered 10 years onTen years after the boxing legend’s death, widow Lonnie Ali urges a ‘day of compassion’ as US divisions deepen.SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoHeavyweight champion Muhammad Ali stands over fallen challenger Sonny Liston, shouting and gesturing shortly after dropping Liston with a short hard right to the jaw on May 25, 1965, in Lewiston, Maine [John Rooney/AP Photo]By APPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Muhammad Ali’s legacy extends far beyond his world titles and Olympic gold, his widow has said, as his hometown prepares to mark 10 years since the boxing icon’s death with a global “Day of Compassion”.Ali, who died…
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