Feb. 25, 1964

Posted February 27, 2008, 1:35 pm by Growing Bolder


In what will become one of the most well-known sporting events in history, Cassius Clay (who later changes his name to Muhammad Ali) becomes the world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating Sonny Liston in Miami Beach. After the win, Clay yells "I'm the greatest!" and "I shook up the world," a scene that will be rebroadcast for decades to come.


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