
“My father loved Muhammad Ali. He loved to watch him fight, first of all.
“He had boxing films of him and he would study them. So he was definitely a great admirer.
“I think my father would’ve been an admirer of his stance, his own stance as a Humanitarian, and the ability to express himself.
“My father was all about honest self-expression and he himself expressed himself honestly, powerfully, and Muhammad Ali did as well.
“So I think my father was and would have continued to be a huge fan of Muhammad Ali’s, and so are we. There are two names that are mentioned together in the same breath often.
“I think that’s wonderful, it’s a beautiful thing. I hope it continues to be the case because he is also an icon.”