It's kind of hard because he was one of those really larger-than-life personalities. And the fact that he was probably one of the most recognizable faces on earth in the pre-internet era gives an indication of how big a superstar he was. The world stopped to take in the news. Plenty's been written about the Champ. Paul Simon broke out the news to his audience just before completing "The Boxer". And here he is making a surprise appearance.
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And it is criminal not to sign off with his tagline: Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Fans would also appreciate his contribution to the civil rights movement.
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