DHAKA: Rousing tributes have been paid to boxing legend Muhammad Ali at a memorial service in his home city of Louisville, Kentucky in USA.

Muslim, Christian, Jewish and other speakers spoke of his fight for civil rights, while a message from President Barack Obama praised his originality, reports the BBC.

The interfaith event took place hours after thousands said farewell as his coffin passed through city streets.

Ali was buried in a private ceremony attended by friends and family.

The ex-heavyweight champion and rights activist died last Friday aged 74.

BDST: 0928 HRS, JUN 11, 2016
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