Sonny Liston vs Cassius Clay (Mohammad Ali) Lewiston Maine early 1960's
"The Fight of the Century" was called Ali's fight against Joe Frazier, not Sonny Liston. The two fights against Sonny Liston were in Miami Beach, Florida and in Lewistone, Maine. The Fight of the Century against Frazier, however, took place in New York City, NY.
It has never been proven Sonny Liston cheated. Sonny's corner claimed Ali's blindness was due to chemicals used to treat Liston's cut in the fight. However a boxing historian, Bert Sugar, found at least two other bouts of Liston's with similar occurrences. That in addition with Liston's street lifestyle and prior criminal record was enough to suggest Liston was involved in foul play in the view of many boxing critics.
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1964 first fight 1965 second fight.
The rematch with Sonny Liston was his first fight after he changed his name.
yes the famous Cassius clay vs. sonny liston fight was telivised yes, it was televised, and should be available on you tube.com
World's Heavyweight Championship Fight Floyd Patterson vs- Charles 'Sonny' Liston - 1962 was released on: USA: 1962
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.
Sonny Liston in his 2nd bout with Patterson.
The second fight was in Lewiston, Maine on May 25, 1965. Ali scored a first round knockout.
once professionally...sparred many times with him