Muhammad Ali

'The greatest' in Maine
'The greatest' in Maine
'The greatest' in Maine
Muhammad Ali died at age 74 from respiratory issues. In 1964, Ali, then Cassius Clay, upset Sonny Liston to win the World Heavy Championship, and the rematch was on for Lewiston, Maine.
Boxing Gloves Used In Ali, Liston Lewiston Fight Sold At Auction
Boxing Gloves Used In Ali, Liston Lewiston Fight Sold At Auction
Boxing Gloves Used In Ali, Liston Lewiston Fight Sold At Auction
The boxing gloves worn by Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston during their 1965 fight from Lewiston, Maine were recently sold at auction. What made that fight so memorable was that it was the infamous 'phantom punch' in the first round. Many say a punch that clearly did not connect, sent Liston down to the mat.