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| New York renames Manhattan street to 'Muhammad Ali Way' | |
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| New York has temporarily renamed 33rd Street to honor the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali. | New York has temporarily renamed 33rd Street to honor the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali. |
| The Manhattan street was christened “Muhammad Ali Way” on Tuesday, near the iconic Madison Square Garden where the three-time world champion boxer fought eight times. | The Manhattan street was christened “Muhammad Ali Way” on Tuesday, near the iconic Madison Square Garden where the three-time world champion boxer fought eight times. |
| Muhammad Ali was a champion, activist and the self-proclaimed Greatest,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement announced the honor. “Throughout his life he lived up to that title again and again – and today, we are paying tribute to the man in the heart of this city.” | Muhammad Ali was a champion, activist and the self-proclaimed Greatest,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement announced the honor. “Throughout his life he lived up to that title again and again – and today, we are paying tribute to the man in the heart of this city.” |
| The 73-year-old fighter passed away on Friday after experiencing respiratory issues. | The 73-year-old fighter passed away on Friday after experiencing respiratory issues. |
| Ali fought one of his most famous rivals Joe Frazier in the Garden in 1971 for the so-called “Fight of the Century.” | Ali fought one of his most famous rivals Joe Frazier in the Garden in 1971 for the so-called “Fight of the Century.” |
| “Muhammad Ali inspired America with his bravery,” Council Member Corey Johnson said in a statement. “He stood up to forces of injustice and he prevailed. In doing so, he changed the world.” | “Muhammad Ali inspired America with his bravery,” Council Member Corey Johnson said in a statement. “He stood up to forces of injustice and he prevailed. In doing so, he changed the world.” |