Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston - Wikipedia
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.
Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston II (1965) [FULL FIGHT] - YouTube
Cassius Clay (206 lbs; 20-0-0) vs. Sonny Liston (215¼ lbs; 35-2-0). World heavyweight title fight. 1965-05-25; St. Dominic's Hall, Lewiston, Maine, United States.
Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston: The Controversial Fight Behind …
Sep 18, 2020 · Even before the first punch was thrown, the May 25, 1965 bout between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, during which the photo was snapped, was already shaping up to be the stuff of …
A Controversial Encore - Muhammad Ali Center
In February 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay, Jr.) shook up the world and became the new Heavyweight Champion after defeating Sonny Liston by technical knockout in the seventh round of …
Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston (2nd meeting) - BoxRec
Nov 16, 2025 · When Ali and Liston signed to fight a rematch, the WBA voted unanimously to strip Ali of the title and drop Liston from its rankings. However, the World Boxing Council, the New York State …
The Phantom Punch: Muhammad Ali’s Controversial Rematch With Sonny Liston
May 26, 2025 · On May 25, 1965, Muhammad Ali took on Sonny Liston in a rematch of their 1964 fight. The bout lasted barely more than a minute, with Ali’s “phantom punch” knocking Liston to the …
Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston - Historic Boxing Match
Relive the historic boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston from 25th May 1965 at Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, USA. WBC World Heavyweight Title - complete fight …
Muhammad Ali Sonny Liston Knockout Photo (1965) by Neil Leifer
Dec 3, 2025 · The muhammad ali sonny liston knockout photo didn’t just document a controversial first-round knockout—it froze a moment of athletic dominance so visually arresting that it transcends …
Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston and the Greatest Sports Photo Ever
May 25, 2025 · When Muhammad Ali knocked down Sonny Liston on May 25, 1965, a 22-year-old photographer named Neil Leifer was ringside. Decades later, the image he captured still has our …
Muhammad Ali - Sonny Liston II: The Most Controversial “KO” In …
May 25, 2024 · Now, almost six decades on, with so many documentaries, books, articles, and even movies on the subject of Ali/Liston fights I and II having been released, we are still in the dark.