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Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston, and the Legacy of the ‘Phantom Punch’

Decades after the 1965 heavyweight title rematch, the controversial knockout remains one of boxing's greatest mysteries and a pivotal moment in the life of the Greatest of All Time.
02/06/2026

Remembering Muhammad Ali: The Champ Who Sacrificed Everything for the Culture

On what would have been his 84th birthday, we look back at the revolutionary life of Muhammad Ali, the heavyweight champion who risked his career and freedom to become a global voice for civil rights and religious liberty.
01/16/2026

Shaq Had Some Interesting Comments About Colin Kaepernick's Stance and His Followers

Hall of Famer also explained why he's not afraid of cops.
11/03/2016
Comeback and the Fight of the Century - After a three-and-a-half year hiatus, Ali returned to the ring in 1970. The next year, in what has been hailed as “The Fight of the Century,” Ali took on legendary opponent Joe Frazier. After 15 rounds, Frazier scored a knockout, taking down the former heavyweight champion. The two would meet again in 1974, in which Ali would be the victor. (Photo: B Bennett/Getty Images)

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This Day in Black History: June 20, 1967

Cassius Clay convicted of violating Selective Service laws.
06/20/2012