Daily Archives: June 14, 2019

The Night the Ali-Liston Fight Came to Lewiston

Posted on June 14, 2019 by 1960s: Days of Rage

The heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali stood over Sonny Liston in the first round of their title fight in Lewiston, Me., on May 25, 1965, and was heard to say, “Get up and fight, sucker!” “LEWISTON, Me. — A couple of … Continue reading →

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