In this revealing exploration, we delve into the surprising truth behind the legendary bout between Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali. Discover the lesser-known aspects of their rivalry and the dramatic ...
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 ...
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 ...
Muhammad Ali looked to be unstoppable during his prime years. Ali’s prime is widely considered to be during the mid-to-late ...
1935 — Babe Ruth hits his last 3 home runs in Pittsburgh, Boston Braves still lose the game 11–7 to the Pirates. 1935 — Legendary American athlete Jesse Owens equals or breaks 4 world records in 45 ...
But in an interview with The Ring magazine for their ‘Best I Faced’ series, Ali revealed the man he considered the toughest — a fighter who today would be dubbed “the baddest man on the planet” – ...
Zenos Frudakis stands beside his 10-foot-tall statue of Muhammad Ali at Laran Bronze Foundry in Chester, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would ...
1935 — Babe Ruth hits his last 3 home runs in Pittsburgh, Boston Braves still lose the game 11–7 to the Pirates. 1935 — Legendary American athlete Jesse Owens equals or breaks 4 world records in 45 ...