America awoke this Saturday morning marvelling at how The Greatest boxer of all time has fought off Parkinson’s for so long to reach the grand old age of 73. The most powerful nation on Earth will then hope to celebrate Muhammad Ali’s birthday by finally reclaiming a major portion of the world heavyweight title, which it was once accustomed to brandishing as the symbol of its manhood. Ali, having emerged miraculously from yet another hospital scare, is expected to spend his evening watching on television as the latest American contender for his throne strives to bring home the most cherished of the heavyweight belts.
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American legend Muhammad Ali turns 73 on Saturday
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He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 30 years ago
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The Greatest boxer of all time has just survived another hospital scare
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Deontay Wilder will challenge Bermane Stiverne for the WBC title in Las Vegas on Saturday
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Don King, who stage Ali's epic Rumble in the Jungle with George Foreman, will also return as he promotes Svengali of Stiverni
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