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Muhammad Ali's biggest fight is against Parkinson's disease
By Anton Antonowicz In Denver, Colorado 30/08/2008
These clenched fists of The Greatest once brought all contenders to their 
knees.
Now former heavyweight champion of the world Muhammad Ali's hands grasp 
others tightly for support as he arrives to see Barack Obama make history.
The boxer who used to float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, is locked in 
the biggest fight of his life against Parkinson's disease. But despite his 
debilitating condition, nothing would have stopped him watching his fellow 
black American take a crucial step in his fight to become President of the 
United States.
Dressed in a sharp black suit and red tie, frail Ali walked slowly to the 
arena, carefully supported by two kind arms.
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I lost the rest of it, Ray

Rayilyn Brown
Director AZNPF
Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation
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