Muhammad Ali turns 70

Muhammad Ali turns 70

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is celebrating his 70th birthday today.

The former heavyweight champion of the world retired in 1981 with a professional record of 56 wins from 61 fights.

He also won a gold medal at Rome Olympics in 1960 in the light heavyweight division.

Three years after announcing his retirement, Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's syndrome.

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