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Muhammad Ali’s lightning punch knocked out Sonny Liston only seconds after the opening bell, leading spectators to suspect that the match was fixed.

On May 25, 1965, Muhammad Ali took on Sonny Liston in a rematch of their 1964 fight. The bout lasted barely more than a ...

Today in Sports - Muhammad Ali KOs Sonny Liston a minute into the 1st round for heavyweight title

1965 — Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston a minute into the first round in the controversial rematch for Ali’s heavyweight title. Listed as the fastest knockout in a heavyweight title bout, Liston ...
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Sonny Liston landed back-to-back first-round KOs to a fighter Muhammad Ali retired to become world champion

Sonny Liston was one of the most dominant world champions in history and began his reign with a win over a man whose career was ended by Muhammad Ali. Outside of a rare loss in his eighth career ...

Looking back at Muhammad Ali's 5 most memorable fights

One of the greatest boxers of all time, Muhammad Ali was a rare athlete who transcended his sport completely, becoming one of ...
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Was Muhammad Ali's most famous photo a lie? The many mysteries of Sonny Liston, boxing's menacing, mob-affiliated sledgehammer

Muhammad Ali, who took the heavyweight title from him in 1964 and then, in the rematch, towered over the downed Liston in arguably the most famous boxing photo of all time, was more succinct ...