It was the fight that introduced Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) to the world. The date was February 25, 1964 as a 22-year-old Clay entered the ring against the fearsome Sonny 'Big Bear' Liston.
Most of those watching gave Clay any chance against the heavyweight champion.
What was to unfold not only shaped the course of boxing history, but announced to the world a man who would go on to be one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century.
Watch highlights of the fight here…
