STILL THE GREATEST

THE great Muhammad Ali clinched his latest title when he was declared the first honorary freeman of Ennis.

STILL THE GREATEST
Wed, 02 Sep, 2009 - 01:00
Dan Collins

On an emotional visit to his ancestral Irish roots, the three-time world heavyweight champion was welcomed by thousands of fans.

As an overwhelmed Ali accepted the honour, his wife, Yolanda, or 'Lonnie', predicted that, despite medical advice against travelling, this would not be his last visit to Ireland.

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