Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston II
On May 25, 1965, Muhammad Ali (20-0, 16 KOs), the heavyweight WBC and The Ring champion, defends his titles against former world champion Sonny Liston (35-2, 25 KOs).
Ali vs Liston II Stats
Muhammad Ali is coming in to the fight on a 20-fight win streak with a 80% KO rate; his last fight was a 6th round RTD victory over Liston, 1 year and 3 months ago. Sonny Liston is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 67% KO rate, with his last fight being a 6th round RTD loss to Cassius Clay, 1 year and 3 months ago.
Ali vs Liston II Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Muhammad Ali at 99-1 winning odds. Sonny Liston really doesn't have much to present against Ali.
Ali vs Liston II Result
Muhammad Ali made quick work of Sonny Liston in the rematch, stopping the challenger via KO in the 1st. Ali improves his record to 21-0 (17 KOs), while Liston adds a loss to his record at 35-3.