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Which boxers knocked down Ali?
On March 8 th, 1971, at Madison Square Garden, after repeatedly being called a “fraud”, “Uncle Tom” and “the White man’s champion,” undefeated Joe Frazier knocked-down Muhammad Ali during the 15 th round in winning a unanimous decision for the heavyweight championship.
Who knocked Ali down first?
The first time Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) was ever knocked down was by Sonny Banks in the first round of their fight in 1962. It was just Ali’s 11th fight in the pro ranks, headlining at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Who defeated Cassius Clay?
Although there wasn’t a knockdown, Holmes dominated, and all three judges awarded him every round. The only other time Muhammad Ali suffered defeat was on 11th December 1981, in a non-title fight against Trevor Berbick at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre in Nassau, Bahamas.
Who is the goat in boxing?
Three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali is considered one of the world’s greatest boxers. His professional record of 56 wins and five losses is unprecedented.
Why did Muhammad Ali lose fights?
Muhammad Ali lost 5 fights during his time as a boxer. The losses came from Joe Frazier , Ken Norton, Leon Spinks , and Larry Holmes. What makes him so great is the fact that he would get the victory on the rematch (except for Larry Holmes) even with many people doubting him.
Who knocked down Ali?
Boxing great Mohammad Ali(R.I.P.) showed his toughness when he knocked out Sonny Banks , Henry Cooper , Chuck Wepner who knocked him down in their fights.
Who knocked out Muhammad Ali?
Sonny Liston got knocked out by Muhammad Ali — but not by J. Edgar Hoover. Boxer Muhammad Ali stands over boxer Sonny Liston after knocking him down during the first round of their match. Clay won the May 25, 1965 fight and retained his title as heavyweight champion.