COLUMBUS (WCMH) — In the prime of his career Muhammad Ali went one-on-one with our own Mike Jackson.

Not in the ring, but on camera.

Jackson and Ali crossed paths 31 years ago. Ali was in town to conduct business with Custom Coach, a popular fabricator of buses for many celebrities, and a young reporter asked the boxing superstar for an autograph and his thought on an upcoming fight.

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Ali died Friday at age 74, according to a statement from the family. He was hospitalized in the Phoenix area with respiratory problems earlier this week, and his children had flown in from around the country.

Ali’s memorial service will be held Friday in his hometown of Louisville.What others are clicking on: