Muhammad Ali stands over Sonny Liston On May 25, 2015May 23, 2015 By Rick McIn photos, sport - pro How Things Break Ali fought Liston 50 years ago. Two legends were born, but another was broken. The real story behind one of the greatest sports photos of all time. Muhammad Ali in action after first round knockout of Sonny Liston at St. Dominic’s Arena, Lewiston, ME May 25, 1965. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like Loading...