Estimated 100,000 people turn out for Ali’s funeral procession

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Louisville police estimate that more than 100,000 people turned out for Muhammad Ali’s funeral procession in his hometown.

Fans of the three-time heavyweight boxing champion lined the streets Friday for an emotional goodbye to The Greatest.

The miles-long procession spanned his life – from his boyhood home to the boulevard that bears his name and the museum that stands as a lasting tribute to his boxing triumphs and his humanitarian causes.

The interfaith memorial service for Muhammad Ali began shortly after 3:00 p.m. at a sports arena packed with celebrities, politicians and athletes.

The crowd applauded as former President Bill Clinton, one of several people set to give a eulogy, arrived.

Hamzah Abdul Malik led mourners in a recitation of verses from the Quran, which was translated by Ayah Kutmah.