Young Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, knocked out opponent Sonny Liston for his first world title in boxing on this day in history, Feb. 25, 1964. Twenty-two-year-old Clay achieved the ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Memorial Day marks the 50th anniversary of the heavyweight rematch between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, just a few months after boxing fans got the chance to own a piece of one of ...

When Sonny Liston stepped into the ring in Miami Beach on February 25, 1964, he was widely expected to leave it the way he entered: as heavyweight champion of the world. Of the top 10 ranked ...

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 at ...

For those interested in knowing more about the life and times of one of the most enigmatic and troubled heavyweight champs, the book "The Devil and Sonny Liston," by ...

Sonny Liston was one of the most dominant world champions in history and began his reign with a win over a man whose career was ended by Muhammad Ali. Outside of a rare loss in his eighth career fight ...

Amazon's upcoming Muhammad Alibiopic series continues to round out its cast as the show has just cast one of Ali's biggest and most dangerous rivals in the ring. Titled The Greatest, the new series ...

Arguably the most feared and intimidating fighter in history, “The Big Bear” Sonny Liston, by Muhammad Ali‘s own admission, was the scariest man The Greatest ever faced. He is frequently remembered as ...

Sonny Liston was an American professional heavyweight boxer known for his formidable punching power and intimidating presence in the ring. He captured the world heavyweight title in 1962, dominating ...