“The 60s were not ready for him,” Muhammad Ali getting confronted with gun by Sonny Liston has Joe Rogan and comedian friend in splits
On the JRE podcast, Joe Rogan and Joey Diaz discussed the unique and astonishing rivalry between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston.
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Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston, Joe Rogan and Joey DIaz (image credit- The Guardian, YouTube)
Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston are among the most celebrated boxers in the sport of boxing. The two squared off inside the ring twice throughout their careers, and fans still reminisce about those fights. Ali and Liston were known for punishing their opponents inside the ring. Similarly, during an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Joe Rogan discussed a specific incident with Joey Diaz.
This incident occurred years ago and still sends chills down people’s spines because it was unique. The most feared fighter of the era was Sonny Liston. He was older and more experienced than Muhammad Ali. Liston and Ali were scheduled to meet in the ring. Furthermore, Ali was known for his brash trash talk, which led to Liston firing his gun at Ali. Rogan discussed this rare and unique occurrence in boxing history and its significance with Diaz. Subsequently, Diaz stated:
They weren't ready for Ali in the 60s. When he’s not playing with your head like that, they just weren’t ready for him.Joey Diaz via JRE
In addition, Rogan stated how crazy the incident was, which reflects how crazy Ali was. Subsequently, Rogan and Diaz compared Ali’s antics to the current trash-talking king, Conor McGregor. They discussed how both used these tactics to get into their opponents’ heads.
Furthermore, while Ali was continuously trash-talking at Liston, it finally provoked him to pull out his gun. Subsequently, Liston fired twice at Ali, which made him flee from the scene, but the gun did not have any bullets. Hence, Liston fired blanks and made Ali flee for his life.
Muhammad Ali’s stunning victory over Sunny Liston
The world of boxing has witnessed numerous thrilling matches that have gone down in history as legendary battles. However, one fight stands out from the rest: the showdown between Sunny Liston and Muhammad Ali.
This match, which occurred on February 25, 1964, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, left an indelible mark on the sport. As the bell rang, the atmosphere in the arena was electric. Liston, the favorite to win, started the fight aggressively, aiming to overpower Ali. However, Ali’s lightning-fast footwork and ability to evade punches proved to be game-changers. Ali’s strategy, later known as the “rope-a-dope,” involved taunting Liston and absorbing his punches while conserving energy.
The fight unexpectedly turned out in the sixth round when Liston injured his shoulder. Unable to continue, Liston threw in the towel, declaring Ali the victor. This shocking outcome astonished fans and critics, forever etching this fight into boxing history.
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