Muhammad Ali dies aged 74 – listen to an obituary of ‘The Greatest’

Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74.

The former world heavyweight boxing champion, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest sportsmen of all-time, died at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ali was admitted to hospital on Thursday with a respiratory condition, complicated by Parkinson's disease.

The funeral will take place in Ali's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, his family said in a statement.

You can listen to an obituary of Ali in the audio player above.