Muhammad Ali

The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer died this evening. He defeated heavyweight kings Sonny Liston twice Floyd Patterson twice Ernie Terrell Jimmy Ellis Ken Norton twice Joe Frazier twice George Foreman and Leon SpinksHe defeated light-heavyweight champs Archie Moore and Bob Foster.

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1 day agoAli standing over Liston has become one of the most iconic images in sports history.

. Muhammad Ali beat more champions and top contenders than any heavyweight champion in history. After a 32-year battle with Parkinsons disease Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. Muhammad Ali 1942-2016 was an American former heavyweight champion boxer and one of the greatest sporting figures of the 20th century.

Muhammad Ali Dies at Age 74. 19 hours agoHeavyweight champion Muhammad Ali stands over fallen challenger Sonny Liston shouting and gesturing shortly after dropping Liston with a short hard right to the jaw on May 25 1965 in Lewiston. The match was also the first time the boxer fought under the name Muhammad Ali after changing it from Cassius Clay.

An Olympic gold medalist and the first fighter to capture.

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