Shocking Claims: Muhammad Ali Victim Of ‘Elder Abuse’

The family of Muhammad Ali has put aside a family feud as they bury the beloved boxing legend — but Ali's bitter brother told The National ENQUIRER that the father of nine had suffered in his sad final days! Rahman Ali blamed his "evil" sister-in-law Lonnie for keeping the boxing legend hidden away, saying: "He doesn't even get fed properly!"

"I cry because it breaks my heart," Rahman (pictured) told The ENQUIRER in an exclusive interview — saying: "His wife Lonnie and her family are draining him, and there's nothing I can do about it. In my opinion, Lonnie's evil. Muhammad's a prisoner in his own home. He can't do anything for himself, and she takes advantage."

"I think she married my brother just for the money," Rahman charged. "She talks to him bad. The last time we were together [for a 2012 gala in London honoring Ali], he was so dehydrated. You could tell from his lips. When I asked him how he was, I could tell from his eyes he was in a bad way. He just breathed heavy, a heavy sigh. It's pitiful."

Muhammad Ali Jr. (pictured) was at his father's side as the boxer passed away — but before that tragic day, he hadn't spoken to his father in two years. The bitter son blamed Lonnie for the separation, and also claimed that his father was at risk.

"She doesn’t care about the man," said Ali Jr. "She just cares about the trappings. [My father] just cares about his kids. That’s the only people who he really ever cared about, and they’re the only ones that cared about him...That woman can’t love her own soul, so how can she love anyone herself?"

"Based on the statements of the brother, I would say it's a big red flag and this could be elder abuse," said Dr. John H. Fullerton, a San Francisco-based geriatric care specialist, while Ali was still struggling. "The extended family needs to offer help and see what the response is. If there is resistance and they don't want any help,this would be a huge concern that there is elder abuse happening."

Rahman, fearful for his brother's life at the time, told The ENQUIRER: "I think [Lonnie's] the worst thing to happen to him. Parkinson's has hit his brain now, and he shouldn't be doing any more public appearances. But his wife makes him since she's getting money for it. It's all about the money."

With the passing of his brother, Rahman has remained outspoken — and is reportedly one of many family members who are furious that Lonnie has chosen make Ali's funeral what they call a "public festival," instead of a ceremony featuring Muslim traditions.

Rahman had also predicted that Lonnie would write him and Ali's nine children out of his will, replacing them with members from her family: "When he dies, no one will get anything — zero!"