U.S.

Muhammad Ali "vastly improved" since being hospitalized, spokesman says

/ AP

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A spokesman for boxing great Muhammad Ali says the former heavyweight champion's condition has "vastly improved" since he was admitted to a hospital with a mild case of pneumonia during the weekend.

Ali spokesman Bob Gunnell said Monday that Ali's doctors hope to discharge him soon from the hospital where he was admitted on Saturday.

Gunnell has declined to say where the 72-year-old Ali is hospitalized. He has indicated that Ali's bout of pneumonia was caught quickly.

Ali's relatives say they appreciates all the prayers and well wishes for the three-time world heavyweight champion.

Gunnell says no other details are being released because of the Ali family's request for privacy.

Ali has battled Parkinson's disease for years.

Ali and his wife, Lonnie, have homes in Arizona, Michigan and in Louisville.

First published on December 22, 2014 / 12:17 PM EST

© 2014 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.