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American heavyweight boxer George Foreman has died aged 76. The world heavyweight champion is pictured here during a press conference in London on the first stage of his European tour in March 1973.

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Clockwise from left: The Scotland jersey of Kenny Dalglish, a drawing by Muhammad Ali, Derek Johnstone's Rangers top from the 1972 Cup-Winners' Cup final, Dalglish's Celtic shirt, a Scotland cap won by William McCartney and Sandy Carmichael's Barbarians jersey will all go under the hammer at the Graham Budd Scottish Sporting Memorabilia Auction on April 10.

Going, going, gone: Rare Scottish sport history goes under hammer at big auction

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Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, on his way to defeating Sonny Liston during their world heavyweight title fight at Miami Beach, Florida (Picture: Harry Benson/Getty Images)

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The new documentary Cassius X: Becoming Ali is expecte to be aired in the UK and US later this year.

Scottish producers to make Muhammad Ali ‘origin story’ film

Tom Brady is widely regarded as the GOAT of American football (Getty Images)

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Leon Spinks pictured in 2013

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Cassius Clay before he became Muhammad Ali, pictured in London in 1963.

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Kieran Tierney in action during the UEFA Nations League match between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park, on September 04, 2020. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

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Jack Webster with the then Cassius Clay at Paisley Ice Rink in 1965

Obituary: Jack Webster, Scottish journalist who ghosted columns for Muhammad Ali

Promoter Eddie Hearn stands between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua ahead of their so-called Clash On The Dunes in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

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Celtic will likely earn another fine from Uefa after their supporters let off flares during a Muhammad Ali inspired tifo display prior to the victory over Cluj in the Europa League. (Scottish Sun)

Celtic hit with five-figure fine by Uefa after fans set off flares

The Green Brigade's display ahead of the match with Cluj. Picture: SNS

Celtic facing another fine from Uefa after latest charge

The view over Shibuya Crossing, the world's busiest, Picture: Colin Heggie

Tokyo, visit Japan’s sporting host capital

How diabetes affects more people than cancer and dementia combined

Tyson Fury shows off his shirt featuring drawings of former world heavyweight champions. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Tyson Fury is out to conquer America

Moussa Dembele has had his say on Brendan Rodgers' departure.

Ex-Celtic ace Moussa Dembele trolls Brendan Rodgers with 'I told you so' jibe

Hugh McIlvanney (Picture: PA)

Obituary: Hugh McIlvanney, much-honoured doyen of sports writing

Hugh McIlvanney is inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of fame by his friend Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011. Picture: SNS

Tributes paid to McIlvanney, the ‘Shakespeare of sports writers’

Hugh McIlvanney celebrates after being inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2011. Picture: SNS

Hugh McIlvanney, legendary Scottish sports reporter, dies aged 84

Hookworms penetrate the skin, are carried to the lungs, go through the respiratory tract to the mouth, are swallowed, and eventually reach the small intestine. (Picture: Centers for Disease Control)

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American Heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali), in 1965. Pic: Harry Benson/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Shortlist for UK's longest-running book prize unveiled

Picture of Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) arriving in Scotland at Glasgow Airport before his exhibition matches held at Paisley Ice Rink in 1965

How Muhammad Ali's '˜forgotten' Paisley fight inspired a play

Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) takes part in an exhibition bout at Paisley Ice Rink in August, 1965, with Jimmy Ellis.

Scot's play about Muhammad Ali in Paisley punches above its weight

Sir Andy Murray was forced to pull out of the Australian Open because of injury (Picture: AFP/Getty)

Jim Duffy: All humans '“ even Andy Murray '“ have a '˜shelf life'

Judy Murray at a tennis on the road event at Dalkeith High School.

Judy Murray's autobiography in running for sports book of the year

Muhammad Ali stands over Sonny Liston on May 25, 1965, in Lewiston, Maine. Picture: AP

Plans to create musical about life of Muhammad Ali

Anthony Joshua celebrates after his 11th-round victory over Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday. Picture: Rex/Shutterstock.

Anthony Joshua can be Tiger Woods of the ring says Barry Hearn

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Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon bring Britain to heel. Photograph: Lesley Martin/Getty

Jackie Waring: Angels resolve to tap women's potential

Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, holds up five fingers in a prediction of how many rounds it will take him to knock out Henry Cooper in 1963. Picture: Kent Gavin/Keystone/Getty Images

Farewell to Ali, Cruyff and Palmer - sport's swashbucklers

Andy Murray with his gold medal following victory in the men's singles final at the Olympic Tennis Centre. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Andy Murray named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Floral tributes are laid at a mural of David Bowie by Australian street artist Jimmy C in Brixton, south London. Picture: Chris Ratcliffe/Getty

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Boxer Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) in Glasgow in 1965

Muhammad Ali's letter to Nelson Mandela to be auctioned

The Supremes, pictured in 1967, were one of Detroit's most famous musical exports. Picture: Wikicommons

Stuart Cosgrove: How Detroit soul changed my life

Iron Mike Towell, 25, was knocked down twice during his bout with Welsh fighter Dale Evans in Glasgow on Thursday and died in hospital on Friday night. Picture SNS

Euan McColm: Boxing has no place in a civilised society

Video: Andy Murray gears up for the US Open

Usain Bolt takes a selfie as he celebrates with fans after winning the Olympic 200m final in Rio. Picture: Damien Meyer/AFP/Getty Images

Usain Bolt eyes place beside Muhammad Ali and Pele

Trevor Berbick, left, and Muhammad Ali trade blows in Nassau during what turned out to be Ali's last bout. Picture: AP

Charles Taylor: I saw The Greatest's last fight

The flower-strewn hearse is surrounded by fans as it passes the boxers childhood home. Picture: AP

Thousands bid farewell to Muhammad Ali

Laila Ali speaks to her husband Custis Conway during Muhammad Ali's Jenazah, a traditional Islamic Muslim service, in Freedom Hall, Thursday, June 9, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Picture: AP

Muhammad Ali funeral: Thousands gather for traditional Muslim service
Thousands of people gathered to celebrate Muhammad Ali's life at a traditional Islamic prayer service in the boxer's home town ahead of his funeral tomorrow.

Will Smith, pictured with Muhammad Ali, will be among the pall-bearers at Fridays funeral. Picture: Contributed

Plans for boxing legend Ali's '˜inclusive' funeral are revealed

Richard Dunn fought Ali in 1976. Picture: Getty

Last British opponent Dunn hails Ali's '˜charisma and style'

Muhammad Ali during training for his fight against Brian London. Picture: AP

George Foreman: Ali... '˜the greatest man I ever knew'

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Rahaman Ali, brother of Muhammad Ali. Picture: AP

'˜The whole world' invited to mourn at Muhammad Ali funeral

Muhammad Ali connects with a right in the ninth round of their title fight against Joe Frazer in Manila. Picture: AP

'˜The Greatest' Muhammad Ali dies aged 74

Clown prince or crown prince? Ali could be both, and a whole lot more. Picture: AP

Aidan Smith: Ali changed the world (and invented rap)

Ali was admired for his dignity as well as his sporting prowess. Picture: Fred R Conrad/NYT

Leader: Mourning a legend

Muhammad Ali stands over Sonny Liston after dropping the challenger with a short hard right to the jaw, in Lewiston, Maine, in 1965, in one of his most controversial fights.
Picture: John Rooney/AP

Muhammad Ali's 10 greatest fights

Muhammad Ali arrives at Waterstone's book shop in Edinburgh, for a book signing in November 1993. Picture; TSPL

Muhammad Ali's extraordinary Edinburgh book signing

Lewis Hamilton shows his frustration in the Mercedes garage at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Picture: Andrej Isakovic/AFP?Getty

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Boxer and deputy sheriff. Picture: Getty

Obituary: Bob Foster, boxer

On this day in 1926, Gertrude Ederle (right) became the first woman to swim the Channel nearly two hours faster than her male predecessors. Picture: Getty Images

On this day: Gertrude Ederle swims the Channel

Mick Leahy defeats Sugar Ray Robinson in Paisley in 1964

Luke Leahy aims for sporting legacy like grandpa’s

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