Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston, 1965 World Heavyweight Title January 4, 2013 at 2555 × 2611 in Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston, 1965 World Heavyweight Title Next → Boxing: World Heavyweight Title: Muhammad Ali in action after first round knockout of Sonny Liston at St. Dominic’s Arena. Cover. Lewiston, ME 5/25/1965 CREDIT: Neil Leifer SetNumber: