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Padres honor Ali on big screen at Petco Park

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Former boxing champion Muhammad Ali died Friday at the age of 74 after a 32-year battle against Parkinson's disease.

Ali was hospitalized Thursday due to a respiratory issue.

After learning of the three-time heavyweight champion's death, the San Diego Padres honored the legend with a tribute at Petco Park during their contest against the Colorado Rockies.

The tribute followed an outpouring of reactions from all over baseball for the man who floated like a butterfly and sting like a bee.

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