Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Referee Jersey Joe Walcott tries to restrain an eager Cassius Clay as the heavyweight champion was ready to resume action against a downed Sonny Liston in a heavyweight title fight in Lewiston, May 25, 1965.
Clay kept his title with a one-round knockout.
About This Item
- Title: Cassius Clay, Sonny Liston, Lewiston, 1965
- Creator: Associated Press Wirephoto
- Creation Date: 1965-05-25
- Subject Date: 1965-05-25
- Location: Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 20.5 cm x 25.4 cm
- Local Code: Photograps--People--A
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Ali, Muhammad, (1942-)
- Boxing matches--Maine--Lewiston
- Liston, Sonny, 1932-1970
- Walcott, Jersey Joe, 1914-1994
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