The President, the Executive Committee, and all the World Boxing Association family regret the death of Mr. Ferdie Pacheco, who was legendary Muhammad Ali’s physician.

Pacheco, who died this Thursday, November 16, was key in Ali’s career, he was in his corner since 1960 and accompanied him for great part of his career. Undoubtedly, he played a key role in The Greatest’s sport live. Before entering the world of boxing, he graduated University of Florida with a degree in pharmacy and then received the medical degree from the University of Miami.

Today, Boxing and especially the WBA family, regret the loss of such an important man for our noble sport.

 May he rest in peace.