LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The relationship between this city and native son Muhammad Ali always comes back to a story, of the brash Olympic boxing champ then known as Cassius Clay tossing his 1960 gold ...

Muhammad Ali's legendary presence made him a natural ambassador for the center bearing his name. His family and friends hope his death won't stop fans from open.

Opening in November 2005, the Muhammad Ali Center was 20 years in making. Its development was spearheaded by Ali and his wife Lonnie, who wanted a place to not only celebrate his career and life ...