Mohammed Ali’s Younger Brother Broke-Down In Tears

Mohammed Ali’s younger brother Rahaman Ali broke down in tears before he clapped and swayed to hymns and hugged members of King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville's west end.

The church features a painting by Ali's father, Cassius Clay Sr Rahaman recalled what Ali was like as a boy named Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., long before he became the most famous man in the world, celebrated as much for his grace and his words as his lightning-fast feet and knockout punch.

He seemed to share a moment that raised a smile as he braced assistant pastor Rev. Charles Elliot III

Elliott's father, the Rev. Charles Elliott Jr., knew Muhammad Ali for decades. He recalled Ali's generosity in support of an anti-hunger program in the city.

All across Ali's hometown, the faithful headed to Sunday church services to mourn the loss of the Louisville Lip, the city's most celebrated son.

The city will also be the spot for Ali's funeral on Friday, an event that will be open to all and streamed across the world.

On Saturday, Rahaman recalled what Ali was like as a boy named Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., long before he became the most famous man in the world, celebrated as much for his grace and his words as his lightning-fast feet and knockout punch.

In their little pink house in Louisville's west end, the brothers liked to wrestle and play cards and shoot hoops.

'He was a really sweet, kind, loving, giving, affectionate, wonderful person,' Rahaman said, wearing a cap that read 'Ali', the last letter formed by the silhouette of a boxer ready to pounce.

Speaking to ABC, Rahaman said having the boxer as his brother was like 'heaven on earth' and described him as an angel. 

When he was 12, Ali had a bicycle that was stolen and he told a police officer he wanted to 'whoop' whoever took it. The officer told him he'd have to learn how to box first.

Hundreds of fans - many visibly shaken by the passing of their hero - also visited the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville Sunday to lay flowers and heartfelt messages to 'The Greatest Of All Time'.