![]() The donated works include two Neiman paintings of the champ, including his famed “Athlete of the Century” piece that has been on loan and displayed at the cultural center and museum since 2005. The three-time heavyweight champion and humanitarian died in June after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. On what would have been Ali’s 75th birthday, the LeRoy Neiman Foundation said Tuesday it will donate 21 Ali-related works of art valued at more than $500,000 to the Ali Center. Ali gave the artwork to Neiman, his longtime friend, as gifts. ![]() The Ali originals are coming from the foundation created by the artist LeRoy Neiman and his wife. Now, 15 drawings created by The Greatest are being donated to the Muhammad Ali Center in his hometown of Louisville, Ky. When Muhammad Ali wasn’t jabbing or dancing in the ring, he sometimes liked dabbling as an artist. ![]()
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