All
magazines, newspapers and broadcasters have reportedly refused to purchase the
seven-minute video which allegedly shows the boxing icon ‘being lowered into
the ground’.
According to
UK’s Mirror, a footage allegedly taken by a family member at Muhammad Ali‘s
private funeral has been offered for sale to various US news outlets for $1
million (over N280m).
A source who
was offered a chance to buy the tape reportedly said: ‘It is disgusting that
someone claiming to be member of Ali’s own family could deceive their own flesh
and blood. There is so much affection for him and it is not something we would
entertain no matter what the price.
‘The seller
initially tried to conceal their identity but when asked how the footage was
obtained we were told how they were a member of the family. It shows Ali being
lowered into the ground and his family in tears. It’s disgusting. Clearly they
have no respect.’
The boxing
legend died on June 3 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease aged 74.
He was laid
to rest at Cave Hill Cemetery in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky and his
funeral was attended by his family, fans and close friends including Will Smith
and former US President Bill Clinton.
opportunity to make money
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