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 ...

Photos from the night Cassius Clay -- soon to be Muhammad Ali -- beat Sonny Liston for the heavyweight boxing crown, and ...

60 years ago, on a chilly February night in Miami Beach, the world bore witness to one of the most iconic moments in boxing history. It was a matchup of menacing champ and loud-mouthed former Olympic ...

The first fight saw Cassius Clay showcase his superior speed and movement, as he slipped and countered Liston in the early rounds. His combination punching was eye-catching. Liston settled down in the ...

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It’s the rarest news film known to exist of the tall skinny kid, aged 15, known at the time as Cassius Clay. WHAS-TV news archives show him weighing in for a Louisville youth boxing ...

A lot of people think so, including boxing insiders. Many others don't believe it. Some think Liston may have thrown the second fight in Lewiston, Maine, but not the first one. In any case, ...

The 32 year old Liston defended his title against the 22 year old Clay on February 25, 1964, in Miami Beach, Florida, Clay weighed in at 206lbs while Liston was 218 lb. Many of those watching were ...

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Ready to press play on 'Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston I' tonight? Here are some useful notes to know before watching about the flick. Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston I starring Muhammad Ali, Sonny ...