5 Greatest Fights Of Muhammad Ali’s Career

A boxing icon and one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century left us late Friday night/early Saturday morning, as Muhammad Ali died at the age of 74.

The tributes to Ali and the retrospectives on his career are coming fast, and here’s a look at his five greatest fights.

$5 Greatest Fights Of Muhammad Ali\'s Career$

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5. vs. Sonny Liston-May 25, 1965

Ali's rematch with Liston brought controversy, with the infamous "phantom punch" in the first round and stoppage of the fight soon after Liston went down.

4. vs. Joe Frazier- Oct. 1, 1975

"Ali-Frazier III", was dubbed "The Thrilla In Manila". The two aging rivals battered each other throughout, and Frazier's corner would not let him continue after the 14th round.

3. vs. Joe Frazier-January 28, 1974

"Ali-Frazier II", at Madison Square Garden, was marked by a pre-fight scuffle between the two fighters. Ali won the first rematch in an unanimous decision.

2. Cassius Clay vs. Sonny Liston-Feb. 25, 1964

Ali was still going by his given name when he fought Sonny Liston the first time, and he won the heavyweight title for the first time with a TKO. "The Greatest of All-Time" had arrived.

1. vs. George Foreman-Oct. 30, 1974

"The Rumble In The Jungle" featured Ali and a 40-0 George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire. Ali's "rope-a-dope" strategy wore Foreman down, and he eventually won by knockout to recapture the WBC/WBA title.