BOXING icon Muhammad Ali is ready to be inducted into the WWE Corridor of Fame.
The heavyweight legend, who handed away in June 2016 on the age of 74, is broadly considered probably the most necessary sporting figures in historical past.
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A 3-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medallist, Ali was additionally identified for his activism and persona outdoors of the boxing ring.
However many can be unaware he additionally made an impression on the WWE – previously the WWF – who’ve confirmed he’ll turn into a member of their Corridor of Fame on April 5 as a part of the Class of 2024.
That’s as a result of on June 26, 1976, Ali competed in an exhibition match towards WWE Corridor of Famer Antonio Inoki in Tokyo, Japan.
The 15-round showpiece, dubbed “The Battle of the Worlds”, happened in entrance of 32,000 individuals and led to a draw.
It was additionally beamed out to 33,000 followers contained in the Shea Stadium in New York.
After retiring from boxing with a file of 56 wins and 5 defeats, he then appeared as a particular visitor referee on the first ever WrestleMania in 1984.
Ali officiated the match-up between Hulk Hogan & Mr. T and Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff.
And his most iconic second got here when he struck Piper together with his well-known proper hand.
Now the late boxing icon can be honoured for his contribution to WWE as followers heaped reward on the transfer.
One mentioned: “The GOAT! A deserved honor.”
One other added: “The unique sports activities entertainer and an absolute legend. A lot deserved.”
A 3rd replied: “Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee! Congratulations to THE GOAT! 🐐”
Whereas a fourth responded: “The Best of All TIME, now that is so freaking cool.”
And a fifth mentioned: “Congratulations! The Best of All Time! It’s lastly taking place!”
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