CLEARWATER, FL — Hall of Fame boxing trainer Angelo Dundee was remembered Friday as a master motivator and a man who left a legacy of kindness that was just as impressive as what he accomplished in the ring molding a record 15 world champions, including Muhammad Ali.

Ali was among about 600 people who paid final respects at the Countryside Christian Center. The self-proclaimed “Greatest” wore a black suit and sunglasses and sat in front of the casket and a stage lined with flowers, pictures, paintings, and a pair of red boxing gloves sitting on a stool.

Ali’s wife, Lonnie, spoke during the service on behalf of her husband, who has Parkinson’s disease.

“He used to call us all the time and say it doesn’t cost nothing to be nice. … It was like his mantra,” she said. “Whenever we saw Angelo there was a smile of his face. He was always a happy guy.”