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| Muhammad Ali defeats Sonny Liston 1965 Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali knocked out Sonny Liston, May 25, 1965. Ali stood over Liston, gesturing and yelling at him, "Get up and fight, sucker!" |
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| Muhammad Ali raising fist in triumph 1965 Cassius Clay, aka Muhammad Ali, raising fist in triumph after beating Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine. Only 2,434 fans were present, setting the all-time record for the lowest attendance for a heavyweight championship fight. (It remains the only heavyweight title fight held in the state of Maine) May 25,1965. |
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| Muhammad Ali throwing punch at Floyd Patterson Muhammad Ali throwing left-handed punch at Floyd Patterson's head during their championship bout, 1965. |
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| Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston 1965 Cassius Clay, aka Muhammad Ali throwing the famous phantom punch during his 2nd fight vs. Sonny Liston, May 25, 1965. |
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| Sonny Liston punching Muhammad Ali Boxers Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston during heavyweight title match, Lewiston, Maine, 1965. |
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