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The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by Emmalez(op): 5:11am On Jun 06, 2016

The haunting last portrait of Muhammad Ali: Moving photos reveal the devastating effects of three decades of Parkinson's as tragic boxing legend raises his fists for the final time.

The haunting last portrait of Muhammad Ali: Moving photos reveal the devastating effects of three decades of Parkinson's as tragic boxing legend raises his fists for the final time

Harrowing effects of more than three decades fighting Parkinson’s seen in extraordinary images published today
British photographer Zenon Texeira captured moving portraits of former world champion at his home in March
Ali passed away on Saturday aged 74 after 32-year battle with neurodegenerative disease brought on by his boxing
Muhammad Ali raises his fists for the final time in haunting photographs from The Greatest’s last ever shoot.

The harrowing effects of more than three decades fighting Parkinson’s can be seen in the extraordinary images published today by the Daily Mail for the first time.

But so too is the unmistakeable hint of a smile.

British photographer Zenon Texeira was invited into Ali’s home in Phoenix, Arizona, at the end of March with the blessing of the former world champion’s family.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3626482/Raising-fists-final-time-Haunting-portrait-Muhammad-Ali-reveals-devastating-effects-Parkinson-s-boxing-legend-manages-smile-like-true-champion.html

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by Nobody: 5:13am On Jun 06, 2016*

Rip G.O.A.T
You the best, your lagacy lives on!

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by subtle009(m): 5:21am On Jun 06, 2016

The things he achieved, the words he said, the things he did, outstanding is an understatement. Rip Muhammed Ali

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by oluwafemi113(m): 5:55am On Jun 06, 2016

RIP

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by ikbnice(m): 6:05am On Jun 06, 2016

and so that's how life ends... He is gone but he left a legacy.

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by crackhouse(m): 6:50am On Jun 06, 2016

BeastAmbition:
Rip G.O.A.T

please what's the meaning of this.

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by Benjom(m): 7:14am On Jun 06, 2016*

Hmn... Alli... He really looked old here.

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by Nobody: 7:31am On Jun 06, 2016

crackhouse:
please what's the meaning of this.

Greatest of all time.

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by deerudefy: 11:05am On Jun 06, 2016

Benjom:
Hmn... Alli... He really looked old here.

Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by NwaNimo1(m): 11:06am On Jun 06, 2016

He looks already deceased in those pics - that's not the lasting image I want to have of him.

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by makzeze: 11:07am On Jun 06, 2016

R.I.P

Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by Nobody: 11:07am On Jun 06, 2016

Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by onosprince(m): 11:08am On Jun 06, 2016

Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by SirElaw(m): 11:08am On Jun 06, 2016

What happened. Seems Nairaland.com was down for about a minute there.

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by worlexy(m): 11:08am On Jun 06, 2016

Hmmm

Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by SirElaw(m): 11:09am On Jun 06, 2016

Listened to one of his interviews where he couldn't stop talking about God. It amazed me that someone who achieved most of his victories through physical strength could still attribute his greatness to the Almighty.

Serving God pays.

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by leunamme93(m): 11:09am On Jun 06, 2016

BeastAmbition:
Rip G.O.A.T

Greatest of all time.

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by Nobody: 11:09am On Jun 06, 2016

remembered R. Kelly's hit "The world Greatest"

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by jejemanito: 11:09am On Jun 06, 2016

Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by joey150(m): 11:09am On Jun 06, 2016

No matter how high....we all fall down

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by UjSizzle(f): 11:09am On Jun 06, 2016

His eyes. Beautiful

I think he aged well. He still has a striking look.

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by Nobody: 11:10am On Jun 06, 2016

Goodnite the great one...God has come for U his champion...Rest well from all the battles u fought.

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by reemix123(m): 11:10am On Jun 06, 2016

crackhouse:
please what's the meaning of this.

Greatest Of All Time

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by kaywhynoni: 11:10am On Jun 06, 2016

Dear nairalander, I don't usually cry if people die but the painful part is when today Is someone Birthday and got notification from facebook just to get to the person timeline and started seeing R. I. P message.

Today is Father U TURN birthday...... One of Nigerian greatest musician who died few years back...... We love you brother but God love you more.

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by chibrasil(m): 11:11am On Jun 06, 2016

Rip....... At dis age his fist r still firm!.......

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by nerilove(m): 11:11am On Jun 06, 2016

These pictures say it all. He knows the time has come. Fare thee well the great one. RIP

Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by Nobody: 11:11am On Jun 06, 2016

Boxing no be here ooo, just negodu my fellow man

Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by fweshlee(m): 11:12am On Jun 06, 2016

RIP Legend......I remenber wen Baba said 'Am tired o' on stage....lol..RIP

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by dadaha: 11:12am On Jun 06, 2016

If these are true, he may have been murdered by arsenic or radioactive poisoning undecided

Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by steadyguy: 11:13am On Jun 06, 2016

haunting...? na wa oo! i think he looks good, considering what he was going through.
he was 74 and he is expected to look old

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by thaoriginator: 11:13am On Jun 06, 2016

crackhouse:
please what's the meaning of this.

G.O.A.T.. No go dey reason suya/asun oh grin

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Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by toyeoye(m): 11:14am On Jun 06, 2016

swag still on point

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