‘Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee’. Tributes are pouring in for boxing legend Muhammad Ali on Twitter

The world woke up to the sad news of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali’s death. Former world heavyweight champion Ali died in a Phoenix hospital following a respiratory ailment. He was 74.

The greatest boxer was also known for his witty humour and never say die spirit.

Tributes are pouring in from all corners of the world for the star. Indian boxers Vijender Singh, Shiva Thapa, Akhil Kumar also expressed deep condolences on Twitter and people from all walks of life are remembering his legendary fights, inspiring quotes and taking to Twitter to once again remember Ali.

Here’s a look

@MuhammadAli sir u always be a legend ���� #RIP we always miss u

— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) June 4, 2016

"Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee.
You can't hit what your eyes dont see"-
Muhammad Ali#RIPChamp #Legend pic.twitter.com/iGGQWSW64C

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 4, 2016

You will be remembered as a Legend.... Truly a Hero for me and many others #RIPMuhammedAli pic.twitter.com/ZU3hWEsq8n

— Akhil kumar (@Akhilkumarboxer) June 4, 2016

"Greatest of all time"...A great soul never dies....@MuhammadAli https://t.co/mU3n7NCOo8

— Shiva Thapa (@shivathapa) June 4, 2016

My heart is deeply saddened yet both appreciative and relieved that the greatest is now resting in the greatest place.

— Roy Jones Jr. (@RealRoyJonesJr) June 4, 2016

Muhammad Ali not only achieved great things but he told everyone how & why they too can achieve their dreams RT pic.twitter.com/kFw8ZIOtgG

— I'm alright Jack (@IamalrightJack) June 4, 2016

RIP Muhammad Ali. One of the greatest anti-war heroes of our age. pic.twitter.com/oNi4da4Zd9

— Éoin (@LabourEoin) June 4, 2016

I'm so fast I turn out the light switch I'll be in bed before the room is dark RIP Muhammad Ali SirYou were an inspiration #LegendsNeverDie

— mohit raina (@mohituraina) June 4, 2016

'God gave me this illness to remind me That I'm not Number one; he is.' -Muhammad Ali #RIP Legend pic.twitter.com/ypADFQF7Ij

— Chef Ali L'artiste (@Chefalilartiste) June 4, 2016

An inspiration. A legend. Forever a champion. RIP Muhammad Ali. �� pic.twitter.com/2TAlKmAOM8

— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) June 4, 2016

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