British tennis ace Andy Murray has expressed his admiration for Muhammad Ali, and described him as the one sportsman he would most like to meet.
British tennis ace Andy Murray has expressed his admiration for Muhammad Ali, and described him as the one sportsman he would most like to meet.
Speaking on the occasion of Ali's 70th birthday, The Telegraph quoted Murray, as saying: "I've watched so many of his fights, as well as loads of documentaries and read quite a bit about him."
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Murray further said: "He is probably one of the most entertaining sportsmen ever. He went through a lot, as well, with racism and refusing to go to the army. I'd love to get to meet him one day. I've never had the opportunity but he'd be No 1 on my list."