Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has passed away aged 74 it was confirmed on Saturday.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has passed away aged 74.

A family spokesperson confirmed the devastating news on Saturday.

The former world heavyweight boxing champion died at a hospital in the US city of Phoenix, Arizona, after being admitted on Thursday.

Ali was a true sporting giant in every sense of the word.

Nicknamed 'The Greatest' Ali was the first to win three world heavyweight titles in a glittering career.

The boxing legend had a major influence that stretched well beyond the sport of boxing, and was named Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustrated and "Sports Personality of the Century" by the BBC.

Ali truly was 'The Greatest'.