CLAY, CASSIUS-SONNY LISTON I ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER (JOURNAL AMERICAN-1964)

On February 25, 1964 Cassius Clay fought Sonny Liston for the World Heavyweight Title. Clay won the title from Liston after Liston retired in the 7th round citing an injured shoulder. After this fight Clay changed his name to Muhammad X and then Muhammad Ali. It was the Ring Magazine 1964 Fight of the Year. Offered here is an original New York Journal American with post fight coverage of this event.
This is an original, complete newspaper with 44 pages and complete fight covererage. Has the original center fold. Edge and corner wear. Clean inside and out. 15" x 21."