We pay tribute to Muhammad Ali with a look back at some of his pop-cultural moments as we know them, including some big Bollywood star tributes to the late and great boxing legend.
In shock, we all woke up this Saturday morning to realize that one of the greatest legends of our time left us way too soon! The loss came just a few short months after losing music's biggest legend, Prince.
Muhammad Ali
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Muhammad Ali, the former world heavyweight boxing champion and one of sport's most influential individuals, died at age 74.
We take a look at five pop-cultural moments from his time below.
DC Comics' Cover art spread for Superman Vs. Muhammad Ali
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In 1978, along with the theatrical release of Superman the motion picture, DC Comics released a two-page full-wrap cover unleashing the late and great Muhammad Ali as a comic book superstar. Superman has had his fair share of battles in the pop-cultural world, but Ali by far was one of his biggest competitors.
2. When He Became a Broadway Superstar
3. When He Became a Grammy-Nominated Artist
Album Cover Art for I Am The Greatest
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4. That Time He Became a Cartoon Character
5. Bollywood Mourns the Loss of the Legend
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