LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fifteen months after taking over as president and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, DeVone Holt is leaving the position on Oct. 24.

According to a statement from the Ali Center, Lonnie Ali, the co-founder and wife of the late Muhammad Ali, will take on the roles of chairman and interim president and CEO. It said she will help the organization during the transition while it searches for a permanent president and CEO.

“The Muhammad Ali Center remains steadfastly committed to inspiring people to achieve their greatest potential and honoring Ali’s iconic legacy and global platform,” said Lonnie Ali. “Our focus will not waver. We have a powerful mission, a strong team and a critical celebration coming up—the 12th Annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards on Saturday, Nov. 8, whe

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