A public funeral for Muhammad Ali will be held in his Kentucky home town on Friday.

The boxing icon passed away yesterday at age 74.

A procession will carry Mr Ali's casket down an avenue in Louisville that bears his name.

Former US President Bill Clinton will offer a eulogy.

He said today "Last night a friend of mine died, Muhammad Ali, and when I was a boy and I saw him box the first time I thought you know we're looking at something we may never see again."

The three-time world heavyweight champion isn't being remembered for only his sporting achievements..

Mr Ali is also being praised for speaking out against racism, war and religious intolerance.