10 years after Muhammad Ali's death: his hometown pays tribute

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: United States
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10 years after Muhammad Ali's death: his hometown pays tribute

On the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali's death, his hometown of Louisville, USA, paid tribute to the boxing legend. The Muhammad Ali Center organized a commemoration ceremony and launched a new annual event called 'Day of Compassion' to encourage volunteering and small acts of kindness. Former mayor Greg Fischer recalled that over 100,000 people lined the streets during the 2016 funeral procession, chanting 'Ali! Ali!'.

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