Back then, Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and at 22, he fought Sonny Liston for the heavyweight title at the Convention Hall in Miami. Heading into the contest, Liston was highly favoured ...

He was beaten twice by Ali, first in 1964 and again in 1965. Liston’s last professional fight was in 1970. He ended his career with a record of 50 wins (39 by KO) and 4 losses.

Decades later, the legend of Ali still commanded the sports world. But the moment that gave birth to that legend came in Miami, where Clay said all along he would defeat the "fat bear" Liston.