ALI, MUHAMMAD WIRE PHOTO (1965-SECOND LISTON FIGHT)

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On May 25, 1965 World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali defended his title for the first time against the man he had won it from a little over a year earlier, Sonny Liston, in one of the great upsets in boxing history. This fight was originally slated for Boston, but delayed due to an injury and moved to the unlikely setting of Lewiston, Maine. The fight ended in the first round. Ali landed what many observers coined a phantom punch to put Liston away while a confused referee Jersey Joe Walcott lost track of the count. Many people insisted the fight was thrown by Liston, long known to have mob ties, but Ali defended the punch that ended it. That controversy lives on to this day. Presented here is an original wirephoto depicting an arrogant Mauhammad Ali during a post fight interview.
This is an original black and white wirephoto with stamp on the reverse by the wire service and caption on the front. Unusual shot of Ali we have seen before speaking with bravado after disposing of Sonny Liston. In fine condition with no creases, rips or tears. Terrific image. 6 1/4" x 8 1/4".

Size: 6 1/4 x 8 1/4

Condition: excellent