Obama to Ali: 'You shocked the world'

But the worlds most famous people are still wishing the boxer known simply as The Greatest a happy birthday.President Barack Obama told Muhammad Ali through a video message on Saturday night that he shocked and inspired the world, and continues to do so today.Obamas message was one of dozens celebrating the icon, delivered to 2,000 people attending a swanky dinner gala to honor Ali and raise funds for brain research.Alis wife, Lonnie Ali, told the crowd her husbands greatest wish has always been to inspire and help others through a life that he feels really began after he retired from the ring.NFL great Jim Brown said Ali is a great part of an American history.--AP