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

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 goes ...
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Muhammad Ali's phantom punch explained, the setup, the counter, and why it was real

The knockout that shook the boxing world and sparked decades of conspiracy, Ali's first round finish of Sonny Liston was no fluke. This is a technical breakdown of the masterful trap Ali set, and ...
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FBI Suspected That Ali's Knockout of Liston Was Fixed

Top secret documents show that the FBI suspected that Muhammad Ali's devastating victory over Sonny Liston 50 years ago was fixed, Britain's Daily Mail reported on its website. World heavyweight ...

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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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 minute, with Ali’s “phantom punch” knocking Liston to the canvas. To this day ...