The first fight saw Cassius Clay showcase his superior speed and movement, as he slipped and countered Liston in the early rounds. His combination punching was eye-catching. Liston settled down in the ...

The first fight was called a bore and a fraud. Sportswriters have been proclaiming for months they wouldn't go to the rematch if it were held in their own back yard. Boston chased the fight out of ...

Muhammad Ali finished his legendary boxing career with a record of 56-5, including 37 knockouts. Here’s a look back at some of his most memorable bouts. Cassius Clay vs. Liston 1964 heavyweight title ...

The 32 year old Liston defended his title against the 22 year old Clay on February 25, 1964, in Miami Beach, Florida, Clay weighed in at 206lbs while Liston was 218 lb. Many of those watching were ...

The death Friday of Muhammad Ali has had me remembering many stories I've heard over the years about the champ's career. Here's a story that we ran here a little over a year ago. It was about a fight ...

There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats. —Julius Caesar, Act IV, Scene 3 But there was. In Miami Beach last week, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. acted out a scene that was worthy of the Old Bard ...

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Muhammad Ali finished his legendary boxing career with a record of 56-5, including 37 knockouts. Here's a look back at some of his most memorable bouts. In Miami in 1964, Clay took on then-heavyweight ...