The heavyweight champion died in 2016 following a 36-year battle with Parkinson's disease.The progressive neurological condition slowly robbed him of both his verbal and physical dexterity.The journalist also looked back on a previous meeting with the boxer.Michael relayed his initial thoughts on laying eyes on the sportsman, he said: "What a figure, what a personality."I’ve seen some beautiful men in my time but he was gorgeous."Beautiful - but the gibberish he talked about was extraordinary,” he added.During BBC show Parkinson at 50 the star discussed his varied career with his son and producer, Mike.Michael also looked back on his time interviewing The Beatles legend John Lennon and Yoko Ono, as well as Joan Rivers and Helen Mirren..
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