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On 25 February 1964, the sporting world witnessed a transformative moment when Muhammad Ali , then known as Cassius Clay, secured the world heavyweight title by defeating Sonny Liston . This bout, held in Miami, remains one of the most discussed encounters in the history of the sport, acting as a pivotal intersection between athletic prowess and the shifting cultural landscape of the 1960s. The vi...
Read moreThe night of 25 February 1964 remains one of the most electric moments in the history of professional boxing, as the sporting world turned its attention to the bout between the reigning champion, Sonny Liston , and his challenger, Muhammad Ali . Held in Miami, the contest carried an atmosphere of immense anticipation, pitting the established, formidable power of Liston against the speed and tactic...
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