Cassius Clay shocked the world by defeating Sonny Liston to become heavyweight champion. The complete story of February 25, 1964—the night that launched Muhammad Ali.

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 ...

Friends and neighbors recall when Ali came to Liston's Park Hill home. Pete Crow-Armstrong engaged in the time-honored ...

In this revealing exploration, we delve into the surprising truth behind the legendary bout between Sonny Liston and Muhammad ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Memorial Day marks the 50th anniversary of the heavyweight rematch between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, just a few months after boxing fans got the chance to own a piece of one of ...

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 ...

On May 25, 1965, Muhammad Ali took on Sonny Liston in a rematch of their 1964 fight. Held in the unlikely town of Lewiston, Maine, the event was clouded by by an atmosphere of fear and suspicion. The ...

Muhammad Ali was a boxing legend who transcended the world of sport, an outspoken and larger-than-life figure both inside and ...