Ali’s legendary fight in Lewiston took place on May 25, 1965, when he defended his heavyweight title against Sonny Liston.

Young Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, knocked out opponent Sonny Liston for his first world title in boxing on this day in history, Feb. 25, 1964. Twenty-two-year-old Clay achieved the ...

Sonny Liston was one of Muhammad Ali's biggest ... There is a legend in the boxing community that he even pulled a gun on Ali -- although this is a point of contention. The new boxing biopic ...

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 ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, stands over challenger Sonny Liston, shouting and gesturing shortly after dropping Liston with ...

Best will play the boxing legend. Joseph will play his rival, heavyweight champion Sonny Liston. Nicknamed “The Bear,” Liston had been considered unbeatable until he lost the title in 1964 to ...

Joseph will play Sonny Liston in the drama in a series regular role. He will appear alongside previously announced series lead Jaalen Best in the as well as cast members Omari Hardwick and Dana ...