The Louisville city in Kentucky state of the United States of America has decided to rename its airport after its hometown hero and boxing legend Muhammad Ali who had passed away in 2016. Mayor of Louisville, Greg Fischer commented on Ali’s international repute and mentioned how he had inspired billions of people around the world with his boxing success, hard work and open-mindedness. Fischer and other officials reported that they intend to finish the renaming process by June 2019 and the airport would be named Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Mayor Greg Fischer said,
Muhammad Ali belonged to the world, but he only had one hometown, and fortunately, that is our great city of Louisville. Muhammad became one of the most well-known people to ever walk the Earth and has left a legacy of humanitarianism and athleticism that has inspired billions of people. It is important that we, as a city, further champion the champ’s legacy and the airport renaming is a wonderful next step.
