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Heartfelt tributes paid to boxer Muhammad Ali at emotional memorial service

Thousands of people have said a final farewell to Muhammad Ali at a emotional memorial service in his home town of Louisville.

The 74-year-old heavy weight champion was hailed as "the living, breathing embodiment of the greatest we can be" and remembered for being "bigger, brighter and more original and influential than just about anyone of his era" as a packed audience gathered to pay their respects to the sporting legend.

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Ricky Hatton: 'It was an honour' to meet Ali

Former British world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has paid tribute to Muhammad Ali who has died at the age of 74, and said it was "an honour" to meet him.

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