Muhammad Ali set for farewell visit to UK

**Saddo** · #1 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 08:37 AM

BOXING legend Muhammad Ali will visit Britain next month to bid his fans a final farewell.

Ali, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, was told by doctors he will soon not be well enough to fly.

He will make appearances at dinners held in his honour in London, Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester, which will raise money for charity.

Ali, 67, said: "The UK is very close to my heart," adding that he wanted to "say goodbye in person to such a wonderful country and to all my friends and fans here".

The former world heavyweight champion, who will meet up with PR man Max Clifford, will also visit Ricky Hatton's gym in Manchester.

It will be Ali's first UK visit since 1999. He came to Britain in 1963 and 1966 to fight Henry Cooper.

The Daily Record - Scotland's newspaper

just thought i would post this for the UK Ali fans

hitmandonny · #2 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 09:42 AM

Its a bit of a must for boxing fans that I think

paddy448 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Saddo

BOXING legend Muhammad Ali will visit Britain next month to bid his fans a final farewell.

Ali, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, was told by doctors he will soon not be well enough to fly.

He will make appearances at dinners held in his honour in London, Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester, which will raise money for charity.

Ali, 67, said: "The UK is very close to my heart," adding that he wanted to "say goodbye in person to such a wonderful country and to all my friends and fans here".

The former world heavyweight champion, who will meet up with PR man Max Clifford, will also visit Ricky Hatton's gym in Manchester.

It will be Ali's first UK visit since 1999. He came to Britain in 1963 and 1966 to fight Henry Cooper.

The Daily Record - Scotland's newspaper

just thought i would post this for the UK Ali fans

thanks for that mate. do u now how to get hold of tickets or anything

yvonne · #4 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 11:37 AM

Wow,that would be just AWESOME having the Greatest coming over here.Once in a life time chance to see the GREATEST boxer of all time.

How much are the tickets and how do you get hold of any??

Mark TKO · #5 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 11:46 AM

I have to go to this whatever the cost - grateful for any info

Mark TKO · #6 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 11:47 AM

I have to go to this whatever the cost - grateful for any info on tickets etc when people get

**Saddo** · #7 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 12:52 PM

no idea about tickets just found it online and thought it was worth posting

hitmandonny · #8 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 02:34 PM

might pop over for this myself.

**Saddo** · #9 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 03:43 PM

Just got an email from the organizers with ticket info.

here you go guys.....

go to Be with the Greatest : Mammoth Events and Management Presents Muhammad Ali or call 0845-612-2008.

Kel · #10 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 05:46 PM

Jesus it's expensive

CGM · #11 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kel

Jesus it's expensive

You can say that again. Holy cow. 400 pounds (or is that euros?) for the cheap seats. Sure Ali is a great man, but 400 to see a guy who can't really speak and who probably needs help just to wave to the crowd?

I wonder if ALi has any thoughts on this. Kind of ironic for a "people's champ" who used to speak out for the poor and downtrodden.

Mark TKO · #12 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 09:49 AM

I really wish this event wasnt happening - cos I have to go whatever I know that

Thing is I'd want the personal photo - and thats 1500 ish with VAT

I have dreamed for years of meeting this man - and you know what I would probably break down and cry if I did

Bloody hell.......what do you do....have read terms and conditions if cancelled and seems cosher

anyone else seriously considering this here ? I can't go alone !

AdamGB · #13 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 05:51 PM

He came to South Sheilds... a couple of miles from my house in the 60s.

it's a little known fact but it's where he converted to islam.

yvonne · #14 (**permalink**) 07-05-2009, 12:07 PM

I would love to meet and see the GREATEST boxer of all time,ut with this fucked up recession we have over here in england its more or less impossible to even consider it.If the ticket prices dropped a bit,say £300-£350 then that would change my mind.Its a MASSIVE kick in the knackers for us brits who are finding it hard just to afford something decent to eat never mind spending a fortune on a LEGEND like ALI.its a real shame that he could'nt come over when the recession was over and done with!!

IM GUTTED,UNLESS THE PRICES DROP

HE IS A TRUE LEGEND AND I WOULD DO BACKFLIPS IF I WAS TO SEE HIM

AdamGB · #15 (**permalink**) 07-05-2009, 04:32 PM

I wouldn't even bother with the cheap seats... I'd want to meet the guy and have a picture to remember it/show off.

I've just spent £2800 on a training course that I need to do in order to work/be insured as a self employed/free lance personal trainer to tide me over until my Fire Service placement FINALLY (!!! >:|) starts and then so I can earn a little bit of extra money on one of my days off.

So it's pretty important and could affect the rest of my life... if not at least long term future... but if you'd told me about Ali 2-3 weeks ago I'd be contemplating whether the money would be better spend towards 15 minutes with the guy...