Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston - Wikipedia
Liston vs. Clay I, February 1964. The two fights between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston for boxing's World Heavyweight Championship were among the most controversial fights in the sport's history.
Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) vs. Sonny Liston (Full Fight ... - YouTube
Upstart Cassius Clay (later to become Muhammad Ali) was just 22 when he challenged Sonny Liston for the heavyweight championship of the world. ...more. Liston, a brooding, savage fighter...
Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) vs. Sonny Liston 1 - YouTube
On this day February 25, 1964, 22-year-old Cassius Clay shocks the odds-makers by dethroning world heavyweight boxing champ Sonny Liston in a seventh-round technical knockout. The dreaded...
Young Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston for first world title
Nov 24, 2009 · On February 25, 1964, 22-year-old Cassius Clay shocks the odds-makers by dethroning world heavyweight boxing champ Sonny Liston in a seventh-round technical knockout. Former champ Joe Louis...
Yes, It Was Good And Honest - Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com
In a superior fight young Cassius Clay proved that his fists can speak as loudly as his tongue. He outmaneuvered and outfought Sonny Liston to win the heavyweight championship, just as he said he...
A look back at Cassius Clay's 1964 upset of Sonny Liston
Feb 25, 2014 · When Clay knocked out Liston in one round in 1965, a new force in boxing had eclipsed Sonny. Liston's story came to a sudden end when his wife found him dead in their Las Vegas home on Jan....
Sonny Liston vs. Cassius Clay (1st meeting) - BoxRec
Sep 28, 2023 · Sonny Liston became World Heavyweight Champion in 1962 by knocking out Floyd Patterson at 2:06 of the first round. His first title defense was a rematch with Patterson, who lasted four seconds longer than he did the first time.
Muhammad Ali TKO 6 Sonny Liston 60th anniversary: In his …
Feb 25, 2024 · In the other corner, recognizing his opponent’s plight was a 22-year-old Cassius Clay. He was the first outside of Liston’s team to notice the surrender and shot his hands skyward in...
The Legacy of Cassius Clay vs. Sonny Liston
Feb 26, 2024 · Cassius Clay vs. Sonny Liston Clay-Liston I Backstory. Leading up to the bout, the boxing world was abuzz with anticipation. Clay, known for his lightning-fast fists and equally dazzling footwork, had been making waves with his bold predictions and flamboyant antics. On the other hand, Liston, the reigning heavyweight champion, was a menacing ...
Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston 60 years ago in Miami
May 27, 2024 · Cassius Clay, a betting underdog at 7-1, the brash 22-year-old challenger with a gift for gab, stunned the world as he unleashed a barrage of punches upon the feared and formidable heavyweight champion, Sonny Liston. Liston, was expected to dispatch Clay with ease, yet the young challenger refused to back down.
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