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On May 25, 1965, Muhammad Ali took on Sonny Liston in a rematch of their 1964 fight. Held in the unlikely town of Lewiston, Maine, the event was clouded by by an atmosphere of fear and suspicion.
The 10-foot bronze sculpture commemorates Ali's place in Maine history, when he defeated Sonny Liston in the first round of their title fight in 1965.
LEWISTON, Maine — The looming figure of Muhammad Ali arrived in Lewiston once more - this time, permanently. Nearly 60 years ...
When Muhammad Ali knocked down Sonny Liston on May 25, 1965, a 22-year-old photographer named Neil Leifer was ringside. Decades later, the image he captured still has our attention. By Bill ...
A statue of Muhammad Ali was unveiled in Lewiston on May 31. The statue commemorates the famous 1965 rematch between Ali and Sonny Liston, which the city of Lewiston hosted.
Let us know! Sixty years ago today, a 23-year-old named Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, stood over world heavyweight champion Sonny Liston, one of the most intimidating boxers ever and the ...