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The upset that made a legend—before he was even called Ali.

Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston I (1964)

underdog energyhistory in the makingraw 60s grit

Overview

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 surprised during the referee's instructions to see that Clay was considerably taller than Liston, the so called 'Big Bear'.

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Standout Aspects

Editing

Tight 45 minutes—no fat, all fight.

Production

Grainy Miami footage feels stolen from time.

Best for:Solo: Absorb every jab and counter in focused silence.·Rewatch: Spot what Liston missed the first time.
ReleasedFeb 25, 1964
Runtime45m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self

Sonny Liston

Sonny Liston

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This fight made Clay a Muslim overnight—Malcolm X was ringside, and the Nation of Islam saw their moment.

Trivia

Only 8,000 people showed up in Miami Beach; Liston was such a heavy favorite that bettors wouldn't take the fight.

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