Reports of Muhammad Ali's recent health scare were "blown out of proportion", according to the legendary boxer's spokesman. An American magazine had reported the 69-year-old was taken to hospital on November 19 after losing consciousness. Ali, who suffers from Parkinson's, attended the funeral of his fellow former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier on November 14.

A spokesman for Ali said: "While Muhammad Ali was treated for dehydration on November 19, he is currently at home, well, happy and carrying on with his daily routine. Early reports were blown out of proportion."