The Phantom Punch at 50
Listen to the radio broadcast from the fight
Courtesy Westwood One’s Mutual Radio
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On May 25, 1965, Sonny Liston challenged Muhammad Ali to regain the championship that Ali had taken from him 15 months before. It took Ali only two minutes to end the rematch with a “Phantom Punch” and secure Lewiston’s place in boxing legend. To commemorate the 50th anniversary, we have talked to the people who remember that night and discovered long forgotten audio of the fight, unpublished photos and countless memories. Here’s what we have for you:
- “Phantom Punch” turns 50
- Interactive guide to our stories, photos, audio and video
- Video: Can you see the punch?
- Interactive timeline of the fighters’ careers
- Newspaper coverage & readers’ memories from 1965
Can you see the punch?