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"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.
1964 first fight, and in '65 (18 months later) in the rematch. http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=180&cat=boxer
1964, 25th february.
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=180&cat=boxer
liston retired after the 7th round in his first fight, claiming a shouder injury.
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Who did muhammed ali fight after he changed his name?
The rematch with Sonny Liston was his first fight after he changed his name.
What year did muhammed ali defeat sonny liston?
first fight in '64, the second fight 18 months later in '65. http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=180&cat=boxer
When did muhammed ali say float like a butterfly sting like a bee?
Muhammad Ali said that famous quote before his fight with Sonny Liston. The fight was for the championship, and Ali won by a TKO.
When did Ali knock out liston?
1964 first fight 1965 second fight.
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.
Who did ali fight when he won his first heavywieght?
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.
What are two famous people Muhammad ali knew?
sonny liston
When did Muhammad Ali deafeat Sonny liston?
It was in the 7th round , in 1964.
Who was ali boxing when he won first title?
Charles "Sonny" Liston, in 1964.
Who did Muhammad Ali defeat the most times?
In his professional career, Ali defeated Joe Frazier, Jerry Quarry, Ken Norton, and Sonny Liston twice. He lost once to both Frazier and Norton.
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.
