Rahaman Ali dead at 82: Brother of legendary boxer Muhammad dies as tributes pour in for ‘true example'
The legendary boxer's younger sibling died yesterday at the age of 82.
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Rahaman Ali has sadly passed away
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His brother Muhammad Ali is regarded as one of the greatest boxer's of all-time
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Rahaman spent his final weeks in a hospice in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.
DeVone Holt, who is the president of the Muhammad Ali Center, said in a touching tribute: "You can't tell Muhammad's story without mentioning Rahaman.
"He was one of the most constant sources of support for Muhammad during his career and their relationship was a true example of what it means to be my brother's keeper."
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