Muhammad Ali knocked out Sonny Liston in the first round of their second fight. Watch Ali's most iconic bouts on ESPN+.

Before Muhammad Ali became 'The Greatest,' he had to defeat a terrifying champion: Sonny Liston. With a devastating punch and an invincible reputation, Liston seemed unstoppable, but his defeat marked ...

Muhammad Ali is one of the greatest fighters in the history of boxing, and February 25, 1964 marked a crowing moment in Ali's legendary career. Back then, Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and ...

Muhammad Ali is seen by many as the greatest heavyweight of all time but the man himself admitted there was one rival whose ...

On Feb. 25, 1964, young boxer vowed he would "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." He did just that for the next 52 years.

Known as ‘The Greatest’, Ali rose to superstardom in 1964 when he defeated Sonny Liston to capture the world heavyweight ...

February 25th is a date that has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact on our world.One of the ...

He was beaten twice by Ali, first in 1964 and again in 1965. Liston’s last professional fight was in 1970. He ended his career with a record of 50 wins (39 by KO) and 4 losses. Joseph most ...

Heading into the contest, Liston was highly favoured due to his brute strength and power. Ali, meanwhile, relied heavily on his speed and technique. Ali started the fight fast and eventually began ...