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London – Stars of sport and screen gathered in Londonto honour legendary heavyweight boxer and Olympic champion Muhammad Ali as the countdown to the 2012 Games neared its finale.
The 70-year-old boxer attended the gala event at the Victoria and Albert Museum in central London which was hosted by Hollywood A-list couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Others guests at the UK-themed Sports For Peace dinner included Live Aid creator Bob Geldof, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton and actress Rosario Dawson.
Ali's brother, Rahman, said the former champion was “very happy and proud to be here.
“He was a part of the 1960 team, and he's glad to be here.
“He won in 1960, and he thinks the US team are going to be the champs this year.”
Former tennis star Boris Becker said it was a “big honour and a privilege” to be in the presence of “the greatest living sportsman”.
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The 70-year-old boxer attended the gala event at the Victoria and Albert Museum in central London which was hosted by Hollywood A-list couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Others guests at the UK-themed Sports For Peace dinner included Live Aid creator Bob Geldof, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton and actress Rosario Dawson.
Ali's brother, Rahman, said the former champion was “very happy and proud to be here.
“He was a part of the 1960 team, and he's glad to be here.
“He won in 1960, and he thinks the US team are going to be the champs this year.”
Former tennis star Boris Becker said it was a “big honour and a privilege” to be in the presence of “the greatest living sportsman”.
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