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Action during the non-title heavyweight fight between American Cassius Clay
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Action during the non-title heavyweight fight between American Cassius Clay
Action during the non-title heavyweight fight between American Cassius Clay and British fighter Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium, London.
Thirty five thousand people saw Clay knocked down to the canvas at the end of the fourth round before recovering to go on to win the fight in round five.
(Pictures shows) Cassius Clay on the canvas after taking a left hook from British challenger Henry Cooper.
18th June 1963
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Wembley
Greater London
England
Muhammad Ali
Media ID 21707198
© Mirrorpix
21st Century African American Black American Canvas Cassius Marcellus Clay Ex World Champion Heavyweight Knock Down Knockdown Legend Muhammad Ali Professional Boxer Sportsman The Greatest The Louisville Lip The Peoples Champion 1978
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An iconic moment frozen in time: Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, lies sprawled on the canvas after a powerful left hook from British challenger Henry Cooper during their non-title heavyweight fight at Wembley Stadium. The date was 18th June 1963, and this image captures the intensity and drama of that historic bout. With thirty-five thousand spectators witnessing the shocking knockdown at the end of the fourth round, it seemed like Clay's dreams of victory were slipping away. However, displaying his unwavering resilience and determination, he defied all odds by recovering swiftly to ultimately triumph in round five. This photograph serves as a testament to both Clay's indomitable spirit and Cooper's formidable skills. It encapsulates not only a pivotal moment in boxing history but also showcases two legendary fighters locked in an intense battle for glory. Clay would go on to become one of the greatest sportsmen of all time – an ex-world champion who transcended boundaries with his charisma and talent. Renowned for his quick wit and poetic taunts inside and outside the ring, he earned himself nicknames such as 'The Louisville Lip' and 'The People's Champion. ' As we gaze upon this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to an era when boxing was filled with larger-than-life personalities like Cassius Marcellus Clay – forever etching their names into sporting legend.
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