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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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Thousands gather for Muhammad Ali memorial service

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Thousands of people have gathered in the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky for the memorial service of Muhammad Ali.

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will be among those speaking at the service.

Watch the service live here.

Credit: RTV
Credit: RTV

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