#OTD Feb 25, 1964: 22yr old Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) wins his 1st heavyweight boxing championship scoring a 7th round TKO, defeating defending champ Sonny Liston in Miami, FL. Liston was an 8-to-1 favorite. Some thought the fight was fixed.
#History #Boxing
#OTD Feb 25, 1964: 22yr old Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) wins his 1st heavyweight boxing championship scoring a 7th round TKO, defeating defending champ Sonny Liston in Miami, FL. Liston was an 8-to-1 favorite.
Pre-fight Press conference
#History #Boxing
#OTD Feb 25, 1964: 22yr old Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) wins his 1st heavyweight boxing championship with a 7th round TKO, defeating defending champ Sonny Liston in Miami, FL. Liston was an 8-to-1 favorite.
Clay post-fight ring interview
Pt.1
#History #Boxing
#OTD Feb 25, 1964: 22yr old Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) wins his 1st heavyweight boxing championship with a 7th round TKO, defeating defending champ Sonny Liston in Miami, FL. Liston was an 8-to-1 favorite.
Clay post-fight ring interview
Pt.2
#History #Boxing
#OTD Feb 25, 1964: 22yr old Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) wins his 1st heavyweight boxing championship with a 7th round TKO, defeating defending champ Sonny Liston in Miami, FL. Liston was an 8-to-1 favorite.
Clay post-fight ring interview
Pt.3
#History #Boxing
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