Cassius Clay shocked the world by defeating Sonny Liston to become heavyweight champion. The complete story of February 25, 1964—the night that launched Muhammad Ali.

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Friends and neighbors recall when Ali came to Liston's Park Hill home. Pete Crow-Armstrong engaged in the time-honored ...

Photos from the night Cassius Clay -- soon to be Muhammad Ali -- beat Sonny Liston for the heavyweight boxing crown, and ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Memorial Day marks the 50th anniversary of the heavyweight rematch between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, just a few months after boxing fans got the chance to own a piece of one of ...

In this revealing exploration, we delve into the surprising truth behind the legendary bout between Sonny Liston and Muhammad ...

Sonny Liston was one of the most dominant world champions in history and began his reign with a win over a man whose career was ended by Muhammad Ali. Outside of a rare loss in his eighth career fight ...

The first fight saw Cassius Clay showcase his superior speed and movement, as he slipped and countered Liston in the early rounds. His combination punching was eye-catching. Liston settled down in the ...

NEW YORK -- Boxing fans are getting a chance to own a piece of one of the most hotly debated title fights ever. The gloves worn by Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston in their 1965 heavyweight rematch in ...

In this week’s mailbag, top trainer Stephen Edwards ponders what happened to Charles Conwell, looks at the summer fight between Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz, the return of Manny Pacquiao, Tim ...

Heritage Auctions is listing the gloves from the 1965 fight as a single lot with a starting bid of $500,000 (£330,000/€440,000) in the Sports Collectibles Platinum Night auction, due to take place in ...

Muhammad Ali is one win away from bolstering his claim as ‘The Greatest.’ The only three-time lineal heavyweight champion in boxing history effortlessly dismantled longtime rival and replacement Sonny ...