Today, June 10, the massive funeral of Muhammad Ali took place. Practically all of Louisville, Kentucky came out to say goodbye to the "Great" as the funeral procession passed through several places where the champion made history, such as his childhood home, his first gym, and the Muhammad Ali Center.
The World Boxing Council had one of its most notable champions in Ali, so it will carry out various activities to pay tribute to the greatest boxer in history.
Coffin where Muhammad Ali's body was laid
WBC Press Release
The licensed Mauricio Sulaimán, president of the WBC, commented on "Tuesday Coffee" that the organization is preparing a series of activities in honor of the great Muhammad Ali who left this world last Saturday leaving an indelible mark on this sport.
The president of the WBC also announced that the organization will commission a statue and name a trophy after Ali.
Many people have memories of Ali
In addition, different activities will be carried out throughout the rest of 2016, naming this year as the year of Muhammad Ali.
He also mentioned that the WBC will pay a well-deserved tribute to the woman who preserved Ali's integrity and legacy, of course, we are talking about his wife Lonnie Ali, who for more than 30 years became the wife of the three-time world champion. An impeccable woman who deeply loved her husband and devoted her life to taking care of him.