Back then, Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and at 22, he fought Sonny Liston for the heavyweight title at the Convention Hall in Miami. Heading into the contest, Liston was highly favoured ...
It was one of the most storied sports moments in history – Muhammed Ali defeating heavyweight champion Sonny Liston 50 years ago today. But was the fight fixed? The Washington Times asks this question ...
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Ali became famous for being a verbal boxer who slugged his opponents with words-- often in rhyme -- before facing them in the ring. Liston was 31 and had 36 fights ...