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

by Michael Burgan

Book 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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756555272
• ISBN13: 9780756555276
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Compass Point Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7