How many fights did Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston have?

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How many fights did Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston have?​

The two fights between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston for boxing’s World Heavyweight Championship were among the most anticipated, watched and controversial fights in the sport’s history.

Who was the favorite between Liston and Ali?​

Ali brought his big personality to the small town, but Liston was still the favorite. He’d shown up to the fight in the best shape of his life — no hot dogs or beer in his diet this time — and promised to take down Ali.
What happened in the Cassius Clay Vs Liston fight?
On February 25, 1964, a young Cassius Clay took on the World Heavy Weight Champion, Sonny Liston. A 7-1 underdog, Clay shocked the world when Liston’s corner threw in the towel at the beginning of the seventh round. A year later, the champ, now going by Muhammad Ali, gave Liston a shot to avenge his loss.
What was the weight difference between Liston and clay?
Clay weighed in at 210 lb (95 kg) while Liston was several pounds over his prime fighting weight at 218 lb (99 kg). Many of those watching were surprised during the referee’s instructions to see that Clay was considerably taller than Liston.

Did Muhammad Ali’s CounterPunch really turn Liston’s head?​

“Any objective observer would have had to concede that Ali’s counterpunch had landed, and landed with enough force to turn Liston’s head,” Rob Sneddon wrote in The Phantom Punch: The Story Behind Boxing’s Most Controversial Bout. Rocky Marciano, the former heavyweight champion, said that he appreciated the punch’s strength upon re-examination.

How many times did Liston fight in the ring?​

And, ironically, because of his dominance, Liston had actually logged little ring time in the past three years. Between March 1961 and the Clay fight, Liston had fought three times and won each bout with first-round knockouts—meaning that he had fought a total of just over six minutes during a 35-month stretch.