Abstract

This study analyzed coverage of Muhammad Ali’s death in three newspapers: Khaleej Times, The Guardian and The New York Times. Guided by framing analysis, the one-week long coverage period between his death and his burial provided insight into how Ali was portrayed both inside and outside the ring. The study suggested four frames to this media coverage: Ali the celebrity, the entertainer, the humanitarian, and the man of the people. Results indicated that Ali was mostly portrayed as a celebrity and as a man of the people. Ali’s boxing prowess inside his ring and his outspoken nature outside of it ensured that he remained an instantly recognizable figure all over the world. Results also indicated that Ali was an inspiration to many since he stood up for his beliefs and against social injustices. Key words: Muhammad Ali, Khaleej Times, The Guardian, The New York Times, framing analysis.

Highlights

  • Muhammad Ali, who rose to international fame as a heavyweight boxer in the 1960s and 1970s, died on June 4, 2016 at the age of 74

  • The objective of this study is to find meaning in the ways in which Khaleej Times, The Guardian and The New York Times present news about Muhammad Ali‟s death to their readers

  • Observations were carried out on the websites of Khaleej Times, The Guardian and The New York Times starting on June 4 and ending on June 10, 2016

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Introduction

Muhammad Ali, who rose to international fame as a heavyweight boxer in the 1960s and 1970s, died on June 4, 2016 at the age of 74. He had retired from boxing in 1981 and did not make public appearances on a regular basis, he was still instantly recognizable and admired by many around the world. The objective of this study is to analyze and interpret messages in a number of newspaper articles that covered Ali‟s death, from the day that the world learned of his death to the day of his burial a week later. It intends to provide insight into the kind of discourse available on how his life and death were covered

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