Ali, 74, died in a hospital on Friday, June 3, after being admitted for respiratory issues.
which will be held on Friday at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center at 2 p.m. local time and open to the publice. Former President Bill Clinton, Billy Crystal and Bryant Gumbel will give eulogies.
There will also be a procession throughout Louisville and fans will be able to stream the service online.
“Muhammad’s extraordinary boxing career only encompasses half his life. The other half was committed to carrying a message of peace and inclusion to the world. Following his wishes, his funeral will reflect those principals and will be a celebration open to everyone,” spokesman Bob Gunnell said Saturday.
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