answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

yes the famous Cassius clay vs. sonny liston fight was telivised

yes, it was televised, and should be available on you tube.com

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Cassius Clay. February 25, 1964. Liston failed to come out for the 7th. ALI BEAT HIM TWO TIMES.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

As a Pro it was July 27, 1961 against Alonzo Johnson at the Freedom Hall State Fairground, Louisville, Kentucky. It was his 8th Pro bout.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

yes, and you can find it on you tube.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Nom, 7pm

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Was the first clay liston fight televised live on tv?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Was the Sonny Liston vs Cassius Clay fight in February 1964 broadcast live to the UK?

The Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay fight on February 25, 1964, was not broadcast or televised in the UK. It took place at the Convention Hall in Miami Beach, Florida.


How many rounds did the second clay-liston fight last?

The second fight was in Lewiston, Maine on May 25, 1965. Ali scored a first round knockout.


How much did Cassius clay get paid to fight sonny liston?

For the first fight in Miami, Ali weighed 210 1/2 pounds and Liston weighed 218 pounds. Click on the 'Clay/Liston Intro' link below to see a tape of the fighters entering the ring and being introduced before the first fight.


How many world title fights did Muhammad Ali box in under his original name of Cassius Clay?

Clay/Ali fought in only one professional title fight as Cassius Clay. February 25, 1964 Clay beat Sonny Liston (Liston quit on his stool due to a shoulder injury in the 7th Rd)to become the World Heavyweight Champion. He then changed his name to "Muhammad X" and then Muhammad Ali before his rematch with Liston on May 25, 1964 (Ali won this fight with a 1st Rd KO).


When was Cassius clay converted in to Muslim?

1964, prior to his first fight with Sonny Liston. But he didn't announce his conversion until after he won the title, because Elijah Muhammad wanted nothing to do with him if he lost.


When was Muhammad alis first title fight?

Their first fight was held on February 25, 1964, in Miami Beach, Florida. Clay ( who changed his name after the fight to Muhammad Ali) won when Liston failed to answer the bell for the seventh round, stating he had a shoulder injury and Ali became the youngest boxer ever to take the title from a reigning heavyweight champion, until Mike Tyson won the title from Trevor Berbick.Referee: Barney FelixScoring at time of stoppage:Felix 57-57,Bernie Lovett 58-56 (Liston),Gus Jacobson 58-56 (Clay)


How many rounds did the first Clay Liston fight last?

I think it was more like 7, Liston quit on his seat after the sixth I believe. Because in the 5th is when Sonny (possibly) juiced his gloves and ali had his famous 5th round where he couldn't see anything and he still managed to stay away from the "big bear".


How many rounds did the first Clay-Liston fight last?

I think it was more like 7, Liston quit on his seat after the sixth I believe. Because in the 5th is when Sonny (possibly) juiced his gloves and ali had his famous 5th round where he couldn't see anything and he still managed to stay away from the "big bear".


Was the second Liston Clay fight shown live on TV?

Not on network TV (ABC, CBS, NBC) but on closed circuit TV by Sports Vision Inc.


Was the clay v liston fight shown live on british tv?

im sure it was as i remember getting up in middle of night it was shown at 3am ish on bbc


Which championship fight in the mid-60's lasted two minutes?

Sonny Liston vs Cassius Clay (Mohammad Ali) Lewiston Maine early 1960's


Who did Cassius clay first fight as a pro?

Muhammad Ali defeated Pietrzykowski to win the gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.