Muhammad Ali Hospitalized With Respiratory Issue

By Jill Martin

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) -- Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized, his family spokesman said in a statement Thursday.

He is being treated for a respiratory issue and is in fair condition, spokesman Bob Gunnell said.

"A brief hospital stay is expected," the statement said.

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