CLAY, CASSIUS-SONNY LISTON I WIRE PHOTO (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. Presented here is an original wirephoto of Sonny Liston having his arm examined after the fight at a hospital in Miami. It is an Associated Press wirephoto.
This original wirephoto of Sonny Liston is 7 1/4" x 9 1/2." The corners are slightly soft and there are small creases in the center of the photo. Clean image with no rips or tears.