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It was in the 7th round , in 1964.
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What are two famous people Muhammad ali knew?
sonny liston
What was Muhammad Ali named after winnng the legend sonny liston?
He was named the world heavy weight champion of the world. After he defeated Sonny Liston.
Who did Muhammad Ali beat?
Some are Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson and George Foreman.
Who is Muhammad Ali's hardest 3 opponents?
Ernie Shavers George Foreman Sonny Liston
What actors and actresses appeared in Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson - 1963?
The cast of Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson - 1963 includes: Muhammad Ali as Himself - Guest Sonny Liston as himself Floyd Patterson as himself Chris Schenkel as Himself - Narrator
How many times did sonny liston and Muhammad Ali fight?
once professionally...sparred many times with him
Muhammad Ali's major accomplishment?
winning a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics and beating sonny Liston for his first time
Who won the Heavyweight title from Sonny Liston in 1964?
Yes he stopped Patterson in the 1st round to win the Title in 1962.
What was the year Muhammad ali won his first heavyweight championship?
February 25, 1964 when he stopped Sonny Liston in 7 rounds.
Muhammad Ali first championship at age 22?
Yes. He was born in January 1942 and beat Sonny Liston for the title in Feb 1964.
Who did Muhammand Ali beat to become world heavyweight champion for the first time?
Sonny Liston in 1964, George Foreman in 1974, and Leon Spinks in 1978.
How were they different?
Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali were very different. For one, Liston was quiet but brutal in the ring. Ali was outspoken and knew how to agitate his opponents and crowds. He was also the master showman and knew how to sell tickets to his fights. Liston was sick and tired of Ali's taunting and promised to destroy him in the ring during their first encounter.
