Sunday, July 29, 2012

THE BOXING KING AT THE OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY

52 years ago, legendary boxer Mohammad Ali had clinched the gold medal in the Olympics in Rome. After 52 years, Mohammad Ali came at the London Olympic opening ceremony. But not as the gold medalist, but as one of the noted persons who carried the flag. While hoisting the flag he was dressed in white suit-tie and wore a black sunglass. 30 years ago Ali was forced to quit boxing as he caught the incurable Perkinson's disease. Although he forsook boxing, he did not stay away from sports. In various times the legend turned up at various international sports tournaments and played different roles.

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