It can be argued that there is no man that could match the impact Muhammad Ali had on the sport of boxing. He was an enigma, using his charming personality and charisma to garner the love of millions of people across the world. Moreover, he has left behind a legacy that will be followed by future generations to come.
Ali’s influence not only hovered above his fans but also his family members, who adored the boxing legend. This was proved when his wife once left the room crying after seeing him. In an interview back in 2014, one of Ali’s daughters revealed that her mother was left dumbfounded after seeing Ali. she stated that after she left the room crying claiming to have seen god in his eyes. “I know my mother. She looked at him and she hugged him and she started to cry. She left the room, and she said when I looked into his eyes I saw god.” said Ali’s daughter.
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This just goes on to show how powerful the presence of the former heavyweight champion was. The reason many regard Ali as the greatest boxer ever is not only because of his in-ring prowess but his impact outside the sport. The People’s Champ was a pioneer in athletes taking a stand on political issues whose impact still lasts even today. He was also one of the most outspoken and direct athletes, not shying away from fighting for his morals.
The heart of Muhammad Ali kept beating for 30 minutes after his body shutdown
Back in 2016, Ali’s daughter Hana shared some shocking details about the final moments of her father’s life. In an Instagram post, she revealed that her father’s heart kept on beating for 30 minutes after the rest of his body shut down. Moreover, she even stated that the doctors had never seen anything like this happen before.
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“All of his organs failed, but his heart wouldn’t stop beating. For 30 minutes, his heart just kept beating. No one had ever seen anything like it. A true testament to the strength of his spirit and will,” she wrote. Despite experiencing organ failure and with his whole body shut down, Ali’s heart still kept beating for 30 minutes. This might be nothing short of a miracle and a testament to the unwavering spirit of the Greatest Of All Time.
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