Show of support for Keighley boxer Muhammad Ali

Around 1,000 people turned out in support of Keighley boxer, Muhammad Ali before he jets off to the Olympic games in Rio.

Bradford East MP, Imran Hussain, Ali's trainer, Mike Jelly and former world champion, Scott Quigg were among the guests at the even organisers say is to help boost a positive impression of Keighley by promoting one of the town's brightest stars.

Ali will join fellow Yorkshire boxers Qais Ashfaq and Nicola Adams in representing Great Britain at the Rio games.

Imran Hussain MP was among those to wish Ali well before he jets off Credit: @UmarOnline
People came out in force to wish the Keighley boxer good luck Credit: @UmarOnline