Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston is a painting by Paul Meijering which was uploaded on April 30th, 2012.
Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston
Mohammed Ali versus Sonny Liston - acrylic painting by Paul Meijering - 120 x 90 cm - This painting is in the possession of Benedikt Taschen (Cologne... more
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Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston
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Paul Meijering
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Painting - Acrylic Painting On Panel
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Mohammed Ali versus Sonny Liston - acrylic painting by Paul Meijering - 120 x 90 cm - This painting is in the possession of Benedikt Taschen (Cologne - Germany)
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., January 17, 1942 - June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer. Early in his career, Ali was known for being an inspiring, controversial and polarizing figure both inside and outside the boxing ring.
Ali (as Clay) began training at age 12. At 22, he won the world heavyweight championship from Sonny Liston in an upset in 1964. Shortly after that, Ali joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name. He converted to Sunni Islam in 1975, and then embraced the teachings of Sufism in 2005. Ali retired from boxing permanently in 1981.
Charles L. "Sonny" Liston (died December 30, 1970) was an American professional boxer known for his toughness, punching power and intimidating appearance. A long-avoided contender, he became world heavyweight champion in 1962 by knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round, repeating the knockout in a defense of the title.
Although widely regarded as unbeatable, Liston lost the title in 1964 to 7�1 underdog Muhammad Ali. Controversy followed with claims he had been drinking heavily the night before the fight. In the rematch Liston suffered a shocking first round knock-out that led to unresolved suspicions of a fix. He was still a world-ranked boxer when he died in mysterious circumstances. Underworld connections-along with his unrecorded date of birth�added to the enigma. The Ring magazine ranked Liston as the seventh greatest heavyweight of all time.
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