Friday, November 04, 2005

Muhammad Ali may only have months to live.

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According to a report in the London Evening Standard, Muhammad Ali is losing his two-decade long battle with Parkinson's disease and may only have "months to live."

A close family friend told the newspaper: "His condition has worsened. At this point, he may only have months to live."

But Ali's marketing agent, Harlan Werner, denied the report, telling BBC Sport, "Muhammad is fine and he has numerous appearances lined up.

"He had surgery on his back and was in therapy for that, but that had nothing to do with Parkinson's. He is fine."

While there seems to be some dispute over Ali's long-term health, there is little doubt that the Parkinson's disease is taking its toll. . . . . .Full Story