On this day in history, February 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston to win first world title
Young Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, knocked out opponent Sonny Liston for his first world title in boxing on this day in history, Feb. 25, 1964. Twenty-two-year-old Clay achieved the unthinkable by dethroning Liston, who was then the world heavyweight boxing champion, according to History.com. Ali beat the steep odds by winning the…