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Alton Strupp, The Courier-Journal via APCrowds gather outside Muhammad Ali's boyhood home Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali's funeral procession is scheduled to pass by the house later in the day. (Alton Strupp/The Courier-Journal via AP) NO SALES; MAGS OUT; NO ARCHIVE; MANDATORY CREDIT
Scott Utterback, The Courier-Journal via APA woman spreads roses along the entrance way to Cave Hill Cemetery as police stand guard before the arrival of Muhammad Ali's funeral procession, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali died last Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. (Scott Utterback/The Courier-Journal via AP) NO SALES; MAGS OUT; NO ARCHIVE; MANDATORY CREDIT MBO
Michael Conroy, AP PhotoA Louisville bus carries a salute to Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Ky. Friday, June 10, 2016. Ali's body will ride in a miles-long procession spanning his life — from his boyhood home where he shadowboxed and dreamed of greatness to the boulevard that bears his name and the museum that stands as a lasting tribute to his boxing triumphs and his humanitarian causes outside the ring. Ali died last Friday at 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mark Humphrey, AP PhotoAkera Price-King, 9, carries a sign saluting Muhammad Ali on the street in front of Ali's boyhood home Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali's funeral procession is scheduled to pass by the house later in the day. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Michael Conroy, AP PhotoTymetrius Steward, 3, wears boxing gloves to honor Muhammad Ali as he awaits his funeral procession to make its way down Muhammad Ali Boulevard in Louisville, Ky. Friday, June 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michael Conroy, AP PhotoFrances Woods holds a sign saluting Muhammad Ali as she awaits his funeral procession to make its way down Muhammad Ali Boulevard in Louisville, Ky. Friday, June 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jim Watson, AFP, Getty ImagesPeople sit in lawn chairs outside boxing legend Muhammad Ali's childhood home where mourners wait to pay their respects during a funeral procession on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Thousands of people from near and far were expected to line the streets of Muhammad Ali's hometown Louisville on Friday to say goodbye to the boxing legend and civil rights hero, who mesmerized the world with his dazzling skills. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
Jim Watson, AFP, Getty ImagesJerry Martin walks his horse, Rekoa, fashioned as a riderless horse, outside boxing legend Muhammad Ali's childhood home where mourners wait to pay their respects during a funeral procession on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Thousands of people from near and far were expected to line the streets of Muhammad Ali's hometown Louisville on Friday to say goodbye to the boxing legend and civil rights hero, who mesmerized the world with his dazzling skills. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
Jeff Roberson, AP PhotoUbay Dullah Muhammad and his son Eugene Muhammad, left, wait to watch Muhammad Ali's funeral procession as a city bus passes by Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. The pair traveled from their home in Augusta, Ga., to pay their respects to Ali. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
John Minchillo, AP PhotoSpectators wait for the arrival of Muhammad Ali's funeral procession to enter Cave Hill Cemetery, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali died last Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
John Minchillo, AP PhotoCathy Gutgsell, left, holds a sign as she is photographed while spectators wait for the arrival of Muhammad Ali's funeral procession to enter Cave Hill Cemetery, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali died last Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
John Minchillo, AP PhotoNick Smith, of Louisville, poses for a photograph holding a drawing of Muhammad Ali as spectators wait for the arrival of Ali's funeral procession to enter Cave Hill Cemetery, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali died last Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
John Minchillo, AP PhotoLena Worthington, 2, of Louisville, wears boxing gloves as spectators wait for the arrival of Muhammad Ali's funeral procession to enter Cave Hill Cemetery, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali died last Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jim Watson, AFP, Getty ImagesChildren chant and hold up placards outside boxing legend Muhammad Ali's childhood home where mourners wait to pay their respects during a funeral procession on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Thousands of people from near and far were expected to line the streets of Muhammad Ali's hometown Louisville on Friday to say goodbye to the boxing legend and civil rights hero, who mesmerized the world with his dazzling skills. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
John Minchillo, AP PhotoSpectators wait for the arrival of Muhammad Ali's funeral procession to enter Cave Hill Cemetery, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali died last Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Michael Clevenger, The Courier-Journal via APPallbearers place Muhammad Ali's casket in the hearse as it prepares to begin a procession through the fighter's hometown of Louisville, Ky., on Friday, June 10, 2016. Ali died last Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. (Michael Clevenger/The Courier-Journal via AP) NO SALES; MAGS OUT; NO ARCHIVE; MANDATORY CREDIT MBO
Michael Clevenger, The Courier-Journal via APCrowds line the route of the procession led by the hearse carrying the body of Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Ky., on Friday, June 10, 2016. Ali died last Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. (Michael Clevenger/The Courier-Journal via AP) NO SALES; MAGS OUT; NO ARCHIVE; MANDATORY CREDIT
Jim Watson, AFP, Getty ImagesHundreds gather outside boxing legend Muhammad Ali's childhood home where mourners wait to pay their respects during a funeral procession on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Thousands of people from near and far were expected to line the streets of Muhammad Ali's hometown Louisville on Friday to say goodbye to the boxing legend and civil rights hero, who mesmerized the world with his dazzling skills. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
Jim Watson, AFP, Getty imagesTwo men hold up placards reading "Me, We", a quote by boxing legend Muhammad Ali as they wait outside his childhood home with other mourners to pay their respects during a funeral procession on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Thousands of people from near and far were expected to line the streets of Muhammad Ali's hometown Louisville on Friday to say goodbye to the boxing legend and civil rights hero, who mesmerized the world with his dazzling skills. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
Brendan Smialowski, AFP, Getty imagesPeople wait to view a procession with the remains of boxing legend Muhammad Ali pass on the way to Cave Hill Cemetery June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. A mass funeral procession for Muhammad Ali began Friday in his hometown Louisville, with a hearse carrying the boxing legend's remains heading into the streets where thousands gathered to say goodbye. / AFP PHOTO / Brendan SmialowskiBRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
Dylan T. Lovan, AP PhotoCrowds line the route of the procession led by the hearse carrying the body of Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Ky., on Friday, June 10, 2016. Ali died last Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. (AP Photo/Dylan T. Lovan)
Brendan Smialowski, AFP, Getty ImagesA woman photographs a mural of Muhammad Ali's 1965 victory over Sonny Liston June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. A mass funeral procession for Muhammad Ali began Friday in his hometown Louisville, with a hearse carrying the boxing legend's remains heading into the streets where thousands gathered to say goodbye. / AFP PHOTO / Brendan SmialowskiBRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
Jim Watson, AFP, Getty ImagesThirteen-year-old Malik Parker shadow boxes outside boxing legend Muhammad Ali's childhood home where mourners wait to pay their respects during a funeral procession on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Thousands of people from near and far were expected to line the streets of Muhammad Ali's hometown Louisville on Friday to say goodbye to the boxing legend and civil rights hero, who mesmerized the world with his dazzling skills. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
Jim Watson, AFP, Getty ImagesPeople line the street outside boxing legend Muhammad Ali's childhood home where mourners wait to pay their respects during a funeral procession on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Thousands of people from near and far were expected to line the streets of Muhammad Ali's hometown Louisville on Friday to say goodbye to the boxing legend and civil rights hero, who mesmerized the world with his dazzling skills. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
Jeff Roberson, AP PhotoA woman reaches out to touch a hearse as Muhammad Ali's funeral procession passes onlookers lining the street Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Jeff Roberson, AP PhotoMuhammad Ali's funeral procession passes as onlookers line the street Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Jeff Roberson, AP PhotoMuhammad Ali's funeral procession passes as onlookers line the street Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Jeff Roberson, AP PhotoMuhammad Ali's funeral procession passes as onlookers line the street Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
John Minchillo, AP PhotoA spectator places a rose on the hearse carrying Muhammad Ali arrives as crowds watch his funeral procession enter Cave Hill Cemetery, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Michael B. Thomas, AFP, GettyOnlookers chant along the route to pay their respects as the processional of boxing legend Muhammad Ali travels through the city on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. / AFP PHOTO / Michael B. ThomasMICHAEL B. THOMAS/AFP/Getty Images
John Moore, GettyLOUISVILLE, KY - JUNE 10: A child watches as hearse carrying the body of Muhammed Ali drives away on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. The funeral possession winded through Louisville, preceding a memorial service and giving the public an opportunity to honor the four-time world heavyweight boxing champion, who died on June 3 at age 74, (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Jeff Roberson, The Associated PressMuhammad Ali's funeral procession passes as onlookers line the street Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Mark Humphrey, APPeople watch as the funeral procession for Muhammad Ali passes in front of his boyhood home Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Jeff Roberson, APMuhammad Ali's funeral procession passes as onlookers line the street Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
John Minchillo, APThe hearse carrying Muhammad Ali arrives as spectators watch his funeral procession enter Cave Hill Cemetery, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Mark Humphrey, APThe hearse carrying the body of Muhammad Ali passes in front of his boyhood home during his funeral procession Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali's home was the second house from the left. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
John Minchillo, APThe hearse carrying Muhammad Ali arrives as spectators watch his funeral procession enter Cave Hill Cemetery, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Mark Humphrey, APThe hearse carrying the body of Muhammad Ali passes in front of his boyhood home during his funeral procession Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
John Moore, GettyLOUISVILLE, KY - JUNE 10: Actor Will Smith greets the public while riding in the funeral procession of Muhammed Ali on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Smith played the boxing legend in the film 'Ali' in 2001 and was a pall-bearer at Ali's funeral. The funeral possession winded through Louisville, preceding a memorial service and giving the public an opportunity to honor the four-time world heavyweight boxing champion, who died on June 3 at age 74, (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
APA mourner holds a photo of Muhammad Ali, as she waits for the procession to pass with the hearse carrying the body of Muhammad Ali, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jeff Roberson, APMuhammad Ali's funeral procession passes as onlookers line the street Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Michael Conroy, APA letter of tribute and flowers sit on a chair as fans await the funeral procession for Muhammad Ali to make its way down Muhammad Ali Boulevard in Louisville, Ky. Friday, June 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michael Conroy, APA mourner holds an American flag as the funeral procession for Muhammad Ali makes its way down Muhammad Ali Boulevard in Louisville, Ky. Friday, June 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Darron Cummings, APPallbearers Mike Tyson, left, Lennox Lewis, second from left, Will Smith, right, and Mike Moorer, second from right, stand during Muhammad Ali's memorial service, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Pallbear at center is unidentified. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Aaron P. Bernstein, GettyLOUISVILLE, KY - JUNE 10: Rasheda Ali-Walsh speaks during a memorial service for boxing legend Muhammad Ali on June 10, 2016 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali died June 3 of complications from Parkinson's disease. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
Aaron P. Bernstein, Getty ImagesLOUISVILLE, KY - JUNE 10: Valerie Jarrett speaks on behalf of President Barack Obama during a memorial service for boxing legend Muhammad Ali on June 10, 2016 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali died June 3 of complications from Parkinson's disease. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
David Goldman, APNatasha Mundkur speaks during Muhammad Ali's memorial service, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Aaron P. Bernstein, GettyLOUISVILLE, KY - JUNE 10: Billy Crystal speaks during a memorial service for boxing legend Muhammad Ali on June 10, 2016 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali died June 3 of complications from Parkinson's disease. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
David Goldman, APSportscaster Bryant Gumbel delivers a eulogy during Muhammad Ali's memorial service, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
David Goldman, APFormer President Bill Clinton delivers a eulogy during Muhammad Ali's memorial service, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
David Goldman, APRabbi Michael Lerner speaks during Muhammad Ali's memorial service, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
David Goldman, APImam Zaid Shakir introduces speakers during Muhammad Ali's memorial service, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
David Goldman, APDr. Kevin Cosby, Senior Pastor at St. Stephen Church, speaks during Muhammad Ali's memorial service, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
David Goldman, APSen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah speaks during Muhammad Ali's memorial service, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Crowds gather outside Muhammad Ali's boyhood home Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali's funeral procession is scheduled to pass by the house later in the day. (Alton Strupp/The Courier-Journal via AP) NO SALES; MAGS OUT; NO ARCHIVE; MANDATORY CREDIT
ExpandSpectators lined the streets to see Muhammad Ali’s funeral procession on it’s way to Cave Hill Cemetery, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali died last Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
























































