A young Muhammad Ali then still Cassius Clay being seriously tested by top heavyweight contender Doug Jones in New York, 1963. It was one of the toughest fights of Ali’s early career. Jones pushed him hard, exposed flaws, and showed the world that Clay was still a work in progress. Ali won a close decision and learned lessons that would shape the champion to come. Greatness doesn’t arrive fully formed 🥊 #Boxing #History #MuhammadAli #CassiusClay #DougJones #Heavyweight #BoxingHistory | BTR Boxi

🗓 64 years ago Muhammad Ali — then fighting as Cassius Clay stopped Sonny Banks by TKO in Round 4 of 10, improving to 11–0 (8 KOs). It wasn’t all smooth sailing, though — Ali suffered the first knockdown of his career before rallying back to finish the job. Even the greatest had to get up first. 🥊👑 #Boxing #History #OnThisDay #MuhammadAli #CassiusClay #Heavyweight #BoxingHistory | BTR Boxing Podcast Network