Published 17:23 IST, February 18th 2020
Muhammad Ali saves 15 US immigrants from Saddam Hussein's clutches in throwback video
Muhammad Ali saved 15 United States immigrants from Saddam Hussein in 1990. Know how exactly Muhammad Ali managed to do such great work for his nation.
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Muhamm Ali, unsung hero of heavyweight boxing, has always proved that he is a legend. Wher inside squared ring or not, Ali has always stood up as a role model for millions of people and he is still considered to be one of greatest men to have ever walked on planet. Apart from inspiring people with his boxing skills, Muhamm Ali ‘ Man’ has also managed to do some great work for society, which includes rescue of 15 United States immigrants from Iraqi dictator Sdam Hussein. Let us see how Muhamm Ali managed to get back US immigrants from a dely dictator like Sdam.
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When Muhamm Ali saved 15 US immigrants from Sdam Hussein
official Instagram handle of WBC boxing recently revealed story where Muhamm Ali flew to Iraq to rescue American citizens in 1990 and netizens are absolutely thrilled to know about such a heroic act from late world champion. However, Sdam Hussein reportedly kept Ali waiting for too long. In process, Muhamm Ali ran out of medication that he kept at his Parkinson’s at bay.
However, Muhamm Ali did not complain and waited eagerly. He also met his Iraqi fans in process and did not refuse anyone that wanted to meet him. After lengthy deliberation, Sdam Hussein finally agreed to release US immigrants to fly away to America with Muhamm Ali. While Ali never wanted to take credit for release of US immigrants, many still say that if it were not for his (Muhamm Ali) actions, y would have lost ir lives in Iraq.
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(Image courtesy: Official Instagram handle of WBC boxing)
17:23 IST, February 18th 2020