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On May 25, 1965, Muhammad Ali defended his heavyweight title in a rematch against former champion Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine.
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The bout ended in the first round when Ali landed what became known as the “Phantom Punch,” a short right hand that sent Liston to the canvas. The controversial nature of the knockdown, along with referee Jersey Joe Walcott’s confusion over the count, has made this fight one of the most disputed in boxing history.
Ali was declared the winner by first-round knockout, cementing his status as heavyweight champion and sparking decades of debate about the legitimacy of the finish.
📍 Location: Central Maine Youth Center, Lewiston, Maine, USA
📅 Date: 25.05.1965
🥊 Fight: Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston II
🏆 Event: World Heavyweight Championship
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On May 25, 1965, Muhammad Ali defended his heavyweight title in a rematch against former champion Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine.
The Full First Fight Colorized: youtube.com/watch?v=Rq56_CFY8yM
Watch my episode about the phantom punch and the controversy around the Ali vs Liston bouts: youtube.com/watch?v=MKkq0KFBCQ0
Exclusive Footage on Patreon, cheaper than a cup of coffee. Watch Extreme Rare and requested films try it for free: patreon.com/LegendsofBoxing
The bout ended in the first round when Ali landed what became known as the “Phantom Punch,” a short right hand that sent Liston to the canvas. The controversial nature of the knockdown, along with referee Jersey Joe Walcott’s confusion over the count, has made this fight one of the most disputed in boxing history.
Ali was declared the winner by first-round knockout, cementing his status as heavyweight champion and sparking decades of debate about the legitimacy of the finish.
📍 Location: Central Maine Youth Center, Lewiston, Maine, USA
📅 Date: 25.05.1965
🥊 Fight: Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston II
🏆 Event: World Heavyweight Championship
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🎨 I restore & colorize your projects, PayPal Donations: LegendsofBoxingYT@gmail.com
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youtube.com/channel/UC73ffQAknNEWJlRoFSWH_aw
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