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 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.
3. Muhammad Ali KOs Cleveland Williams
On November 14, 1966 Muhammad Ali defended his WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring 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.
4. Muhammad Ali KOs Floyd Patterson
On November 22, 1965 Muhammad Ali defended his WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring 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.
5. Muhammad Ali KOs Karl Mildenberger
On September 10, 1966 Muhammad Ali defended his WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Muhammad Ali KOs Bob Foster
On November 21, 1972 Muhammad Ali defended his WBC-NABF heavyweight title against Bob Foster. Ali was 30 years old with a record of 39-1, and Foster was 30 with a record of 49-5. Both Ali and Foster were on a 8-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Bob Foster via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
9. Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Bugner in their 2nd fight
On June 30, 1975 Muhammad Ali defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Joe Bugner. It was their second meeting. Ali was 33 years old with a record of 47-2, and Bugner was 25 with a record of 51-6-1. Ali was on a 6-fight winning streak and Bugner was on a 8-fight winning streak. Ali won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
10. Muhammad Ali KOs Oscar Bonavena
On December 7, 1970 Muhammad Ali fought Oscar Bonavena for the vacant WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Ali was 28 years old with a record of 30-0, and Bonavena was 28 with a record of 46-6-1. Ali was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Bonavena was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Oscar Bonavena via TKO in the 15th round. Won the vacant title.