Muhammad Ali, ?The Greatest,? dies at 74

Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion who captivated the world, has died, his family said Friday.

Muhammad Ali stood over Sonny Liston after knocking him down during their bout in Lewiston, Maine.

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Ali trained in Toronto in 1966.

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Ali lay on the canvas after he was knocked down by Joe Frazier during their 1971 fight at Madison Square Garden.

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Ali and Frazier had two rematches. Ali connected with a right during the 1975 bout in Manila.

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In an undated photo, Ali tore up a picture of George Foreman during an appearance at Logan Airport.

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Ali boxed in Boston in 1977, taking on Peter Fuller (above) in a two-round exhibition bout at the Hynes Auditorium.

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Ali staggered in 1981, during his last fight, after he was hit by Trevor Berbick.

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Ali lit the Olympic flame at the opening ceremonies for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

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