The Maine moment that made Muhammad Ali. How a fight no other city wanted landed in Lewiston, Maine ... and changed history. Posted May 24, 2015. Updated December 15, 2017. Mark Emmert Staff Writer.

LEWISTON, Maine — A city in Maine unveiled a statue of Muhammad Ali over the weekend. It captures Ali the night of his "phantom punch" in 1965, when he knocked out Sonny Liston.

in this may 25, 1965, file photo, muhammad ali stands over sonny liston after knocking liston down during their' heavyweight championship bout in lewiston, maine ap photojohn rooney, file ...

Muhammad Ali’s health had been failing, Parkinson’s disease taking a toll on that once-chiseled body, but still, the death on Friday of the former heavyweight champion of the world hit Russo hard.

50 years ago boxing bedlam came to Lewiston, Maine Muhammad Ali knocked out Sonny Liston in first round. AP Photo. In this May 25, 1965, file photo, ...

Lewiston, Maine (WGME) -- More than 50 years after his infamous fight in Lewiston, Maine, Muhammad Ali continues to inspire the city and its residents.RELATED |Fans in Ali's hometown gather to ...

The documentary "Muhammad Ali" premiered Sunday on PBS and continues with three more segments, airing through Wednesday. The four-part series is directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David ...

LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - After 10 years of sculpting, the city of Lewiston unveiled a brand-new statue of Muhammad Ali. The sculpture immortalizes the boxing legend’s historic knockout of Sonny ...

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Browse the newest Portland, Maine, news stories and stay in the know. A 10-foot bronze statue of Muhammad Ali was installed in Lewiston, Maine, on May 30, 2025.