MUHAMMAD Ali’s family fear they face fighting the legend’s secret love children for his £60million fortune.
A number of interested parties have already come forward to stake a claim to Ali’s legacy.
A family friend said: “The family fear that there may be more children out there and they could come forward to take a slice of his fortune now he has gone.
“Things could get very ugly, very quickly.
“It would be a shame to take the gloss off the public show of love and support for Ali.
“Ali was well known to have extramarital affairs.
“Two of the nine children in the family are born to women he had met while married.
“He had a weakness for women and was one of the most sought after men in the world for decades, travelling across many countries.”
The battle for the 74-year-old’s estate could begin this week if a will is lodged in court.
But any payout is likely to be delayed if it is contested and paternity tests are needed.
Ali, who was a prolific womaniser, had nine children from three marriages and two affairs.
Brit heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner claimed that Ali once entertained four women in a single morning.
He also had two children with two women during his marriage to Khalilah — Miya in 1972 and Khaliah in 1974.
Several others also claim that Ali was their father.
Ali’s affair with model Veronica Porsche, who later became his third wife, ended his second marriage to Belinda Boyd, known as Khalilah after he converted to Islam.
Tributes for Ali have spruing up all over Louisville, his hometown
They include Kiiursti Mensah Ali, who bears a striking resemblance to the ring hero.
Her mother Barbara Mensah is said to have had a relationship with Ali. His brother Rahman, 72, and only natural son, Muhammad Ali Jr, 43, are said to have been left out of Ali’s will.
Khalilah says the pair are deeply upset and both blame his fourth wife Lonnie Williams, 58, for freezing them out.
She rebuilt Ali’s fortune after they married in 1986 and could be the executor of his will.
Ali’s family were last night preparing to travel from his home in Arizona to his home town of Louisville, Kentucky.
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Mourners in the city have been laying flowers in his memory.
Flowers have also been left at his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Daughter Hana, who at the weekend revealed the boxer’s heart carried on beating for 30 minutes after his other organs failed, yesterday posted an Instagram snap of her father joking around with pop star Prince.
Describing her father’s final moments, she said: “We all tried to stay strong and whispered in his ear, ‘you can go now. We will be OK. We love you. Thank you. You can go back to God now’.”
His son Assad Amin, adopted by Ali and Lonnie, also paid tribute to his father on social media.
He said: “You’ve shown me how to be brave and courageous in situations beyond my belief!
“You’ve taught me so much the last 25 years — things that will forever be imprinted in my soul.
“I’m able to sit here and write this post without falling apart because I honestly know you are in a greater place.
“No one will ever touch this earth the way you did.
“God has come down and took (sic) back one of his kings!”
Ali’s grandson Nico Ali Walsh said: “Love you poppy, see you again.”
Another grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh said: “You taught us family is everything.
“You are in a better place now.
“Rest in peace Poppy.
“Greatest to ever live.”
The Denver Broncos received tough news Friday afternoon.
As NBC Sports noted, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that running back J.K. Dobbins will amiss Sunday’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a significant foot injury.
Rapoport added that Dobbins is “believed to be out for the foreseeable future.”
His placement on injured reserve remains a real possibility as the team evaluates its options.
“Dobbins is still working through options, and while there is no final determination, IR remains a possibility,” Rapoport said.
The report came from himself and Tom Pelissero.
The development marks a quick escalation from earlier in the week, when Dobbins missed Wednesday and Thursday’s practices.
At that point, the team had not revealed the full severity of the injury.
Dobbins’ injury stems from a hip-drop tackle last Thursday against the Raiders, a play that left him frustrated enough to take to X and call for the move to be banned.
Dobbins ranks fifth in the NFL with 772 rushing yards and has been a huge part of Denver’s offense so far this season.
While Dobbins has officially been ruled out for Week 11, the next major decision comes quickly.
The Broncos must determine by Saturday afternoon whether to place him on injured reserve.
If he is moved to IR before Sunday, the Chiefs game will count toward a required four-game absence.
Placing Dobbins on IR would sideline him for matchups against the Chiefs, Commanders, Raiders, and Packers.
He would be eligible to return Week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Head coach Sean Payton acknowledged that discussions are ongoing.
“Nothing has been decided yet, and at some point there will be more clarity with him and some of these other players,” Payton said earlier this week.
Denver’s Week 12 bye gives the team a small cushion, but if the injury is significant enough to keep him out multiple weeks, the IR designation becomes more likely.
“With JK Dobbins potentially headed to Injured Reserve, all eyes turn to RJ Harvey,” Rapoport said.
RJ Harvey has already flashed his dynamic potential in limited work.
Payton praised Harvey’s running style, durability, and readiness to step into a larger role:
“When we drafted him, it was his running skillset, and he had a lot of touches at Central Florida,” Payton said.
“You are starting to see him grow in front of our eyes, and he will have more opportunities in this game.”
Tyler Badie will likely mix in as a third down guy, while Jaleel McLaughlin could be active as well.
Sunday’s divisional matchup against the Chiefs carries major playoff implications for both teams and Harvey has a huge opportunity to step up and flourish in the RB1 role.