Connect with us

NEWS

Another tragedy has struck the boxing World, as daughter of boxing legend, Muhammed Ali, Laila Ali, has lost her life while giving birth in a Canadian hospital. This is coming hours after boxing great George Foreman lost his life at 76. Laila Ali was a professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2007. During her career, she held the WBC, WIBA, IWBF and IBA. The 47year old retired undefeated ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

Published

on

Another tragedy has struck the boxing World, as daughter of boxing legend, Muhammed Ali, Laila Ali, has lost her life while giving birth in a Canadian hospital. This is coming hours after boxing great George Foreman lost his life at 76. Laila Ali was a professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2007. During her career, she held the WBC, WIBA, IWBF and IBA. The 47year old retired undefeated ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

 

It was time for him to go. I know heโ€™s in a better place now and heโ€™s talking again and moving again and doing all the things that he couldnโ€™t do in his body,โ€ Ali said. โ€œIโ€™m happy for that even though I will miss him deeply.โ€
Muhammad Aliโ€™s Daughter Laila on Boxing Legendโ€™s Failing Health, Death: โ€˜It Was Time For Him to Goโ€™
staff@people.com (Char Adams)
Updated Mon, June 6, 2016 at 2:30 PM GMT+1

 

 

 

Muhammad Aliโ€™s daughter Laila Ali takes comfort knowing that her father isnโ€™t suffering anymore.

 

During a Monday appearance on the Today show, the 38-year-old said she had been mentally preparing for years for the death of her ailing father โ€“ who struggled with Parkinsonโ€™s disease.

 

โ€œIt was time for him to go. I know heโ€™s in a better place now and heโ€™s talking again and moving again and doing all the things that he couldnโ€™t do in his body,โ€ Ali said. โ€œIโ€™m happy for that even though I will miss him deeply.โ€

 

The boxing legend died on Friday at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, where he had spent the past few days being treated for respiratory complications, a family spokesperson told PEOPLE. He was 74.

 

Ali also gave a tribute to her late father on Good Morning America on Monday.

Muhammad Aliโ€™s Daughter Laila on Boxing Legendโ€™s Failing Health, Death: โ€˜It Was Time For Him to Goโ€™| Death, Untimely Deaths, Medical Conditions, Laila Ali, Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Aliโ€™s Daughter Laila on Boxing Legendโ€™s Failing Health, Death: โ€˜It Was Time For Him to Goโ€™| Death, Untimely Deaths, Medical Conditions, Laila Ali, Muhammad Ali
More

 

โ€œI can say that Iโ€™m obviously really sad, but Iโ€™ve been sad for a long time just watching my father struggling with Parkinsonโ€™s disease,โ€ she told GMA.

 

โ€œYou know, you hold your head up and you say, โ€˜Yeah, heโ€™s doing great,โ€™ but I felt like [Muhammad] was trapped inside of his body. So I have comfort knowing that heโ€™s not suffering anymore.โ€

 

Following the tragic news of his death, the nation has mourned the passing of the man who called himself โ€œThe Greatest.โ€ But Ali told Today that the outpouring of condolences was to be expected.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

NEWS7 hours ago

BREAKING NEWS: Fans are going wild and have dubbed Karoline Leavitt with a catchy new nickname following her intense showdown and unexpected win against veteran GMA host Michael Strahan! See full in the comment๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ‘‰

NEWS8 hours ago

Samantha Harris on ‘Getting Back to the New Normal’ After Her Second Breast Cancer Diagnosis

NEWS9 hours ago

Selena Gomezโ€™s Winning Streak Has Officially Ended

NEWS19 hours ago

Paralyzed Army vet โ€˜took own life after learning of wifeโ€™s affairโ€™ with controversial SC pastor Mica Miller’s husband

NEWS19 hours ago

Travis Kelceโ€™s Friend Nick Wright Says They Havenโ€™t Talked Since He Got โ€˜Seriousโ€™ With Taylor Swift “I’m glad their relationship is ending soon”

NEWS22 hours ago

Taylor Swift proudly shows off her new tattoo in sequined bikini on tropical vacationโ€ฆSEE 5 MORE PHOTOS

NEWS4 days ago

SAD NEWS: 20 minutes ago in Texas, the heartbroken family confirmed that former actor Bruce Willis hadโ€ฆ see more

NEWS6 days ago

Megan Fox Welcomes Baby No. 4 Amid Drama With Ex Machine Gun Kelly: Watch

NEWS6 days ago

BREAKING: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Embrace Their Low-Key Era with a Romantic Snowy Getaway in Montana, Joined by Matchmaker Erin Andrews for a Cozy Dinner

NEWS6 days ago

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Spotted Arriving Early at Frost Bank Center in New York for the Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Game โ€“ Met with a Massive Standing Ovation as They Wave to Thousands of Fans! Taylor Canโ€™t Resist Giving Them Her Signature Moveโ€ฆ See More Clips and Photos

NEWS6 days ago

Patrick Mahomes Shares Sweet Milestone as Baby Golden Turns One Month: See the Photos!

NEWS1 week ago

WATCH: Chiefs TE Travis Kelce and Heavily Pregnant Jennifer Lopez Announce Baby Newsโ€” Social Media Reacts to Travis Kelceโ€™s Affectionate Kiss on Jennifer Lopezโ€™s Baby Bumpโ€ฆ[10 PHOTOS]โคต๏ธโคต๏ธ

Copyright ยฉ 2024 Firstrol