EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 24 MIN
The Phantom Punch That Shook the World
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In 1965, Sonny Liston went down from what looked like a feather tap from Muhammad Ali in the first round of their rematch in Lewiston, Maine. Was it a phantom punch, a dive, or something far more sinister involving the mob, death threats, and a young champion fighting for his life both inside and outside the ring? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1965, Sonny Liston went down from what looked like a feather tap from Muhammad Ali in the first round of their rematch in Lewiston, Maine. Was it a phantom punch, a dive, or something far more sinister involving the mob, death threats, and a young champion fighting for his life both inside and outside the ring?
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