On this day - May 25th, 1965 - Muhammad Ali knocked out Sonny Liston in the first round of their controversial rematch to retain his world heavyweight titles 🥇🗞️🥊 | Ring Magazine

On May 25, 1965, Muhammad Ali fought for the first time under his new name taking on Sonny Liston for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Central Maine Youth Center (or St. Dominic's Hall) in Lewiston. It ended fast, and the result was controversial, but the fight is still considered one of the most memorable sporting events to have ever take place in Maine. | NEWS CENTER Maine