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Dana White: 'Muhammad Ali changed the face of combat sports forever'

In an interview with ESPN, UFC president Dana White expressed his thoughts on legendary heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who passed away at the age of 74.

The world is mourning the loss of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who passed away at the age of 74 following a respiratory problem. Ali was not just one of the greatest boxers to ever compete, but a globally transcendent civil rights activist and cultural icon whose historical significance is simply immeasurable.

As the outpouring of emotional tributes and stories continue, UFC president Dana White was interviewed by ESPN on Friday night about the death of the self-proclaimed greatest of all-time.