The Muhammad Ali Center has hired John Ramsey, a friend and confidant of Ali, as its vice president of marketing and government affairs. Ramsey, 48, who is well known for his work in local radio, said he has always admired Ali and considers the former heavyweight boxing champion his mentor.

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