Raising Ali: A Lewiston Story
Special | 27m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
Raising Ali explores one of the most controversial and famous sporting events of all time.
On May 25, 1965 Lewiston, Maine hosted one of the most controversial and famous sporting events of all time – the heavyweight boxing championship between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of "The Phantom Punch" – "Raising Ali," focuses not just on the events surround the fight, but will explore all aspects of surrounding the this historical bout.
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Raising Ali: A Lewiston Story
Special | 27m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
On May 25, 1965 Lewiston, Maine hosted one of the most controversial and famous sporting events of all time – the heavyweight boxing championship between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of "The Phantom Punch" – "Raising Ali," focuses not just on the events surround the fight, but will explore all aspects of surrounding the this historical bout.
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