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Muhammad Ali's phantom punch explained, the setup, the counter, and why it was real

The knockout that shook the boxing world and sparked decades of conspiracy, Ali's first round finish of Sonny Liston was no fluke. This is a technical breakdown of the masterful trap Ali set, and ...

Looking back at Muhammad Ali's 5 most memorable fights

One of the greatest boxers of all time, Muhammad Ali was a rare athlete who transcended his sport completely, becoming one of ...
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Muhammad Ali’s lightning punch knocked out Sonny Liston only seconds after the opening bell, leading spectators to suspect that the match was fixed.

On May 25, 1965, Muhammad Ali took on Sonny Liston in a rematch of their 1964 fight. The bout lasted barely more than a minute, with Ali’s “phantom punch” knocking Liston to the canvas. To this day ...
Bloody Elbow

Muhammad Ali whispered cold taunt at record breaking heavyweight icon before scoring famed knockout

Taking part in arguably the most high-profile matches in boxing history, the late Muhammad Ali’s record is littered with the biggest wins any pugilist could hope for. Sharing the ring with the ...