In 1964, Muhammad Ali was still known as Cassius Clay and was just 22 when he signed to fight Sonny Liston.

Cassius Clay was not a complete unknown. He had won a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics, but no one had any idea that the 22-year-old boxer stepping into the ring 50 years ago Tuesday in Miami ...

When a young boxer named Cassius Clay walked into the ring on Miami Beach; few gave him much of a chance against the heavyweight champion of the world. By the time he left the ring, Cassius Clay ...

Feb. 25, 1964: A crowd of 8,297 saw a brash 22-year-old named Cassius Clay live up to the oversized hype he created ahead of the world heavyweight title fight against champion Sonny Liston in ...

The New York Times also predominantly used Cassius Clay until late in 1970. Sports Illustrated changed to Ali in 1967. We won’t even try to speculate what the motives of the editors in that era ...

On Feb. 25, 1964, a 22-year-old Cassius Clay shocked the world with a victory over Sonny Liston at the Miami Beach Convention Center, not only winning the heavyweight championship of the world, but… ...

Sixty-two years ago he was Cassius Clay when he beat Hunsaker in six rounds. And he would not lose for 11 years. If there is anything better than watching Clay/Ali fight, ...

Cassius Clay plays at 10 p.m. Saturday at the Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. Call 773-489-3160 for more details. Originally Published: February 27, 1998 at 1:00 AM CST. Share this: ...

The person responsible for Kanye West’s fashion style may surprise you. Meet Cassius Clay, a 19-year-old Yale University student who, with a combination of luck and skill, has become the crea… ...