Muhammad Ali's Knockout Selfie Shows All is Fine
There has been immense speculation that Muhammad Ali's health has been deteriorating rapidly. The former heavyweight boxing champion - who has been suffering from Parkison's disease for 30 years - though posted a selfie on his Instagram account to prove he was still battling hard.
A young Muhammad Ali used to silence opponents with his powerful hooks and jabs. On Wednesday, the 72-year-old former world champion boxer used his killer smile to put an end to speculations of his worsening health. (Muhammad Ali in good spirits)
Suffering from Parkinson's disease, there have been rumours that the former heavyweight champion's health has been steadily deteriorating. Ali though posted a picture of himself on his newly-opened Instagram account and his smile showed all may be fine afterall. "#Louisville Game Day! Go Cards!," he wrote below the photo.
Ali has been suffering from Parkinson's disease since 1984. His brother Rahman had told The Mirror of London that Ali is unable to speak properly. This is what had led to the rise in speculation over the health of the former boxer.
Ali's physician Dr Abraham Lieberman though had said that he has been in high spirits. ""He is in good spirits. He has some trouble walking but, overall, for someone who has had Parkinson's for 30 years he is doing OK," said the doctor, who is also the director of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Centre.
Daughter Hana too had reiterated that her father was doing well. "We call him in the mornings, and he still enjoys being Muhammad Ali. He's not in any pain. He has a regular routine he does," she was quoted as saying by the media.
"Unfortunately certain family members that don't understand Parkinson's might misspeak because they don't see him as often, so when they do see him, they think he's doing worse than what he is. But he is fine."
Considered one of the greatest boxers ever, the American has been a controversial as well as a motivating figure for people around the world. The gold medalist from 1960 Rome Olympics may have gradually withered with age but if his doctor and daughter are to be believed, continues to trade punches and fight on.