Best fights of Muhammad Ali
Over 21 years as a professional, Muhammad Ali compiled a 56-5 (37) record, including 35 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Muhammad Ali KOs George Foreman
On October 30, 1974 Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman for the undisputed heavyweight title. Ali was 32 years old with a record of 44-2, and Foreman was 25 with a record of 40-0. Ali was on a 3-fight winning streak and Foreman was on an undefeated 40-fight winning streak. Ali stopped George Foreman via KO in the 8th round. Crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion.
2. Muhammad Ali stops Joe Frazier in their 3rd fight
On October 1, 1975 Muhammad Ali defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Joe Frazier. It was their third meeting. Ali was 33 years old with a record of 48-2, and Frazier was 31 with a record of 32-2. Ali was on a 7-fight winning streak and Frazier was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Joe Frazier via retirement in the 14th round. Retained the undisputed title.
3. Muhammad Ali stops Sonny Liston
On February 25, 1964 Muhammad Ali fought Sonny Liston for the undisputed heavyweight title. Ali was 22 years old with a record of 19-0, and Liston was 31 with a record of 35-1. Ali was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Liston was on a 28-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Sonny Liston via retirement in the 6th round. Crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion.
4. Muhammad Ali KOs Cleveland Williams
On November 14, 1966 Muhammad Ali defended his NYSAC, The Ring, and WBC heavyweight titles against Cleveland Williams. Ali was 24 years old with a record of 26-0, and Williams was 33 with a record of 65-5-1. Ali was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 9-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Cleveland Williams via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
5. Muhammad Ali KOs Floyd Patterson
On November 22, 1965 Muhammad Ali defended his NYSAC, The Ring, and WBC heavyweight titles against Floyd Patterson. Ali was 23 years old with a record of 21-0, and Patterson was 30 with a record of 43-4. Ali was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Patterson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Floyd Patterson via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the titles.
6. Muhammad Ali KOs Karl Mildenberger
On September 10, 1966 Muhammad Ali defended his NYSAC, The Ring, and WBC heavyweight titles against Karl Mildenberger. Ali was 24 years old with a record of 25-0, and Mildenberger was 28 with a record of 49-2-3. Ali was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Mildenberger was on a 8-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Karl Mildenberger via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the titles.
7. Muhammad Ali KOs Ron Lyle
On May 16, 1975 Muhammad Ali defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Ron Lyle. Ali was 33 years old with a record of 46-2, and Lyle was 34 with a record of 30-2-1. Ali was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Lyle was coming off a loss. Ali stopped Ron Lyle via TKO in the 11th round. Retained the undisputed title.
8. Muhammad Ali KOs Zora Folley
On March 22, 1967 Muhammad Ali defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Zora Folley. Ali was 25 years old with a record of 28-0, and Folley was 35 with a record of 74-7-4. Ali was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Folley was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Zora Folley via KO in the 7th round. Retained the undisputed title.
9. Muhammad Ali defeats Ken Norton in their 3rd fight
On September 28, 1976 Muhammad Ali defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Ken Norton. It was their third meeting. Ali was 34 years old with a record of 52-2, and Norton was 33 with a record of 37-3. Ali was on a 11-fight winning streak and Norton was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ali won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
10. Muhammad Ali defeats Ernie Terrell
On February 6, 1967 Muhammad Ali met Ernie Terrell in an undisputed heavyweight title unification fight. Ali was 25 years old with a record of 27-0, and Terrell was 27 with a record of 39-4. Ali was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Terrell was on a 15-fight winning streak. Ali won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.