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5 posts tagged Cleveland Williams
Muhammad Ali knocks out Cleveland ‘Big Cat’ Williams in three rounds at the Houston Astrodome to defend his heavyweight title in November 1966. The bout drew a record indoor crowd of 35,460. (Neil Leifer/SI)
GALLERY: SI’s 100 Greatest Sports Photos
Muhammad Ali knocks out Cleveland Williams during round three of their 1966 fight at the Astrodome. (Neil Leifer/SI)
GALLERY: The Best of Muhammad Ali
Today marks the 46th anniversary of the famous bout between Muhammad Ali and Cleveland Williams in the AstroDome. In this iconic photo, Ali standing victorious after a third round knockout. (Neil Leifer/SI)
SI VAULT: Ali in charge, scores easy victory over Williams (11.21.66)
PHOTO GALLERY: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali stands over Cleveland Williams after knocking him down in the third round of their 1966 fight. Williams was knocked down four times in the fight, with the referee stopping the action in the third round as Ali dominated from start to finish. (Neil Leifer/SI)
SI VAULT: Ali massacres Williams, wins fight in third round (11.21.66)