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Mohammed Ali, "Sting Like a Bee"

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Mohammed Ali,  Sting Like a Bee
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Charles Adams' b/w photo of Ali speaking at Prime Sports. By late 1963, Clay had become the top contender for Sonny Liston's title. The fight was set for February 25, 1964, in Miami. Clay turned the prefight weigh-in into a circus, shouting at Liston that "someone is going to die at ringside tonight." At the opening bell, Liston rushed at Clay, seemingly angry and looking for a quick knockout. But Clay's superior speed and mobility enabled him to elude Liston, making the champion miss wildly and look awkward. Despite Liston's attempts to knock out a blinded Clay, Clay was able to survive the fifth round until sweat and tears rinsed the irritation from his eyes. In the sixth, Clay dominated, hitting Liston virtually at will. Liston did not answer the bell for the seventh round, and Clay was declared the winner by TKO. Following the win, a triumphant Clay rushed to the edge of the ring and, pointing to the ringside press, shouted: "Eat your words!" Then, during the now-infamous in-ring interview following the match, he shouted, "I shook up the world!" "I talk to God every day." "I must be the greatest!" Framed, 21.25" x 17". Please Note: single print only. Copyright retained by Charles Adams. This print may not be reproduced. City: State: Date: HWAC# 26254