Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville, the hometown of Muhammad Ali, ordered flags to be lowered to half-mast to honour the boxing legend who died at the age of 74 in Phoenix, Arizona following respiratory problems.

SOUNDBITE (English) Greg Fischer, Mayor of Louisville:

"Muhammad Ali lived a life so big and bold it's hard to believe that any one man could do everything he did, could do all the things he became in the course of just one lifetime."

SOUNDBITE (English) Greg Fischer, Mayor of Louisville:

"Muhammad Ali belongs to the world, but he only has one hometown."

SOUNDBITE (English) Greg Fischer, Mayor of Louisville:

"While there can only be one Muhammad Ali, his journey from Grand Avenue to global icon serves as a reminder that there are young people with the potential for greatness in the houses and neighborhoods all over our city, our nation, and our world. There is no limit to what our kids can do, if we help them realize their full human potential."