Muhammad Ali Laid to Rest

FILE - In this May 25, 1965, file photo, heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is held back by referee Joe Walcott, left, after Ali knocked out challenger Sonny Liston in the first round of their title fight in Lewiston, Maine.  Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 74. (AP Photo/File)

FILE – In this May 25, 1965, file photo, heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is held back by referee Joe Walcott, left, after Ali knocked out challenger Sonny Liston in the first round of their title fight in Lewiston, Maine. Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 74. (AP Photo/File)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton, comedian Billy Crystal and sports commentator Bryant Gumbel were among the eulogists at Friday’s memorial service for Muhammad Ali, who died last Friday at 74. Clinton called Ali a “truly free man of faith” who took “perfect gifts we all have” and released them to the world. Crystal lightened the mood with his imitations of Ali and boxing broadcaster Howard Cosell before speaking of Ali’s charisma, outspokenness and talent.

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