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Ali: The Key Fights, 1963 – 1967

Ali Torments Terrell

Ali Torments Terrell

WBA champ Terrell had angered Ali by calling him "Clay" before their Feb. 6, 1967, fight, and Ali vowed to make him pay. Rather than knock him out, Ali kept Terrell on his feet and punished him for 15 rounds.

In this photo: Muhammad Ali, Ernie Terrell

Photo: Keystone/Getty Images

Feb 06, 1967
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