Muhammad Ali tells Prince Charles he is 'the greatest'

Muhammad Ali, the champion boxer who famously told reporters before winning his first world heavyweight crown in 1964 he was "the greatest", has penned a letter to an unsuspecting member of the royal family, also describing him as "the greatest".
The three-time world heavyweight champion offered his warmest welcome to Britain's future monarch Prince Charles, who was visiting the Kentucky Centre for African American Heritage in Ali's hometown of Louisville as part of a four-day American tour.
Ali's "greatest" line, which he famously said before his shock defeat of Sonny Liston in the 1964 world heavyweight title, was read out from a letter to the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall by Louisville's Mayor Greg Fischer.
The 73-year-old, who has battled Parkinson's disease for the better part of 30 years, was unable to join dignitaries at the event, but made it clear how highly he thought of the Royal couple.
"[My wife] Lonnie and I welcome you to our hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, USA," Fischer read out on behalf of Ali. "We are honoured that you have come to explore, share and learn about new sustainable initiatives that are so close to your heart."
"As you travel back to your homeland, we hope you know how much this city respects and admires the many contributions you have made in the world.
"We think you are the greatest."