Boxing legend, late Muhammad Ali, famously known as \u201cThe Greatest,\u201d will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 ahead of this year\u2019s WrestleMania festivities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 5, according to Foreign news outlet, Variety on Monday.<\/p>\n
Ali, a three-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion and Olympic gold medalist, captivated audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n
His influence transcended sports, as his work as an activist, artist, and personality established him as a renowned figure.<\/p>\n
On June 26, 1976, he participated in \u201cThe War of the Worlds,\u201d an exhibition match against Antonio Inoki at the Nippon Budokan arena in Tokyo, Japan.<\/p>\n
The event, held under specific rules, ended in a 15-round draw, captivating 32,000 spectators in attendance and garnering significant viewership via closed-circuit television, including 33,000 fans at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York.<\/p>\n
This event is often regarded as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts, further underlining Ali\u2019s influence.<\/p>\n
Despite retiring from boxing with an impressive record of 56-5, including 37 knockouts, Ali continued his association with combat sports. He notably served as the special guest referee for the inaugural WrestleMania in 1984, officiating the main event between Hulk Hogan & Mr. T and \u201cRowdy\u201d Roddy Piper & \u201cMr. Wonderful\u201d Paul Orndorff.<\/p>\n
Ali\u2019s pivotal moment in the match, delivering his signature right-hand punch to Piper restored order and left an indelible mark on the event.<\/p>\n
Ali died on June 3, 2016, aged 74, marking the end of an era, but his legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time endures.<\/p>\n
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