Robert Lipsyte: Forget Mayweather-Pacquiao ? Boycott Boxing For Good2015-05-01 · TIME
In 1964, when Cassius Clay challenged Sonny Liston for his world heavyweight title, the New York Times boxing writer didn't think the fight was worthy enough ? or would last long enough ? to justify his presence. Clay was a blood sacrifice to the box…
Boxing fans look back 50 years after Ali's legendary bout2014-02-26 · CTV News Barrie
Today marks the 50th of one of sport's most iconic moments. Cassius Clay, who would soon after become known as Muhammad Ali, captured the world heavyweight boxing title by beating Sonny Liston. Half a century after, to the day, it's just after lunch…
Dundee was an ambassador for boxing2012-02-02 · San Francisco Chronicle
By TIM DAHLBERG, AP Boxing Writer AP FILE - In this Feb. 25, 1964, file photo, with flailing arms and legs, new heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay is lifted off the ring floor in Miami Beach by one of his handlers when Sonny Liston was unable the…
Boxing Alberta: Ali still "The Greatest"2012-01-17 · iNews880.com
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali turned 70 on Tuesday, and even though he hasn't fought in decades, he remains one of the most popular figures in all of sports. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1942 as Cassius Clay, he rose to fame in 1964 when he beat Sonny…
1964: Cassius Clay crowned world champion2006-02-24 · BBC News,UK
The World Boxing Association let Cassius Clay keep his heavyweight championship following the controversy over his fight with Sonny Liston at Miami Beach.…