Jimmy Carter and Christina Johnson are among those honored . Ali appeared at the event in his uniform along with his wife and daughter . It was the inaugural Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards . ` The 39th U.S. president was unable to attend , so his son James `` Chip '' Carter accepted the award . ` This is really about his legacy and extending that legacy to others , '' Ali 's wife said .
Jimmy Carter and Christina Johnson are among those honored . Ali appeared at the event in his uniform along with his wife and daughter . It was the inaugural Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards . ` ` This is really about his legacy and extending that legacy to others , '' Ali 's wife said .