(KRON) – Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has died at age 74.

Ali was the heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality captivated the world.

Muhammad Ali was hospitalized in the Phoenix area, battling respiratory problems serious enough to draw family members to his bedside.

Here are some photos of Ali through the years.

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