Here in the bay area, people are mourning his passing. Cornell bernard has more. My father, he loved muhammad ali. Reporter so did bay area boxing champ honore ward. He never met ali but he was a role model in the range and out. Just the way he fought for what he believed in in the midst of the backlash, in the midst of possibly losing a career at that time. Reporter the price ali paid for opposing the vietnam war, yet the champ prevailed. Joaquin lopez is training for his next fight at kings boxing gym in oakland where posters of ali cover the walls. In 27yearold is about to turn pro and he he thanks the greatest for paving the way. Hes the one that scripted it all for everybody. He wrote the guideline pretty much. Reporter how to fight and how to intimidate your opponent with grace. When ali fought, the world stopped. Reporter trainer frank guzman says boxing will never be the same. Hes the great he he of all time but he was no match for father time. You know, its a sad day for us. R
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