Muhammad Ali laid to rest: Thousands pay respect to 'The Greatest'

Published: 2016-06-12T09:07:35+04:00

 

The 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)

A 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)

The 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)
 

A taxi prompts a procession with the remains of boxing legend Muhammad Ali passes a mural depicting his 1965 victory over Sonny Liston on the way to Cave Hill Cemetery 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)


People watch the eulogy for Muhammad Ali on a large screen projector at the Muhammad Ali Center on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. After the funeral and the eulogy, people reconvened at the Muhammed Ali Center to celebrate the life of the iconic sports figure.  (Getty Images/AFP)


A pair of boxing gloves are placed on a memorial at the Muhammad Ali Center on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. After the funeral and the eulogy, people reconvened at the Muhammed Ali Center to celebrate the life of the iconic sports figure. (Getty Images/AFP)


Activist Dick Gregory walks in with others at the Muhammad Ali Center on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. After the funeral and the eulogy, people reconvened at the Muhammed Ali Center to celebrate the life of the iconic sports figure.  (Getty Images/AFP)


Boxing promoter Don King arrives for 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.  (Getty Images/AFP)


Pallbearers including Heavyweight boxing champions Mike Tyson (L), Lennox Lewis (2-L) and actor Will Smith (R) applaud during the memorial service for boxing legend Muhammad Ali at the KFC Yum Center on June 10, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. (AFP)