# The Greatest of All Time has died.

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**Post date:** [June 4, 2016, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-of-all-time-has-died/756468/33 "2016-06-04T17:52:35Z")

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> [@Frank](#):
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> Lost a lot of money, didn’t they?
> 
> I Was There, and Ali was a great man in addition to being a great boxer. Well, he’s shut up now. I hope you’re somewhat pleased.

I never said Ali wasn’t a great boxer, Frank. Maybe you can help with the following. There was a documentary about his disease and retirement done in the late 80’s or early 1990’s. Ali was interviewed and when reflecting upon his youth he said, “I was nothing but a loud mouthed nigger”.

I was floored by his statement. The documentary is out there Frank. Wanna help find it? Lemme know.

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