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1965 Photo Contest, Sports, Singles, 1st prize
Photographer

John Rooney

The Associated Press

25 May, 1965

Muhammad Ali, boxing heavyweight world champion, stands over fallen challenger Sonny Liston during their title fight in Lewiston's Central Maine Youth Center on 25 May 1965. Ali is shouting and gesturing to Liston after he finished him off in 60 seconds.

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