Tributes Pour in for Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali, the True Champion

The legendary boxer, who was suffering from a respiratory ailment, passed away this morning.

Boxing legend Muhammed Ali passed away earlier today and it’s fair to say that the world is truly shocked and saddened by his demise. Tributes have poured in this morning from all corners of the world.

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson posted this in remembrance:

God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016

Celebrities back home too, paid their respects via Twitter.

T 2277 - Mohammed Ali the greatest ever ! A gentleman and learned mind ! He not just fought in the ring but outside it as well ! And WON !

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 4, 2016

Crushed! @MuhammadAli was the 1st sportsman I was told about by @SrBachchan. He was inspirational and an idol.

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 4, 2016

Even Apple CEO, Tim Cook shared his feelings.

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." Rest in peace #MuhammadAli

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 4, 2016

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani took time out of his busy schedule to tweet this:

RIP to the greatest man & champion of all times. #MohammedAli showed us that determination & hard work will bring you great glories.

— Ashraf Ghani (@ashrafghani) June 4, 2016

This is what master blaster Sachin Tendulkar had to say about Ali’s demise:

My hero since childhood. I always had a wish to meet you some day but now it will never happen. RIP "The Greatest” pic.twitter.com/Yj6za7GwUe

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 4, 2016

Footballer David Beckham posted this picture on Instagram:

The Greatest there will ever be .... The biggest and the best ..... Rest In Peace

A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on Jun 4, 2016 at 12:22am PDT

Cricketer Kevin Pietersen shared this via Instagram:

He talked the talk & walked the walk! He was the GREATEST sports person ever! #RIP #GOAT

A photo posted by KP (@kp24) on Jun 3, 2016 at 11:38pm PDT