Ali's Knockout Punch: How a Photograph Stunned the Boxing World

by Michael Burgan

Overview

It’s one of the most famous sports images of all time. Former heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston is sprawled on his back in the boxing rim. Muhammad Ali stands over Liston, holding his right hand as if ready to throw another punch. The reigning world champion had just thrown a short, right-handed punch to the side of Liston’s head. In a flash, Liston had gone down. The photo of the angry Ali standing over the fallen challenger was taken in an instant by photojournalist John Rooney, but the controversy over the 1965 fight lingers to this day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756559960
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	12/11/2017
Series:	Captured History Sports Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	35 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Table of Contents

Still that champ — From Louisville to Lewiston — Capturing the punch — Becoming a legend.

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