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    • Muhammad Ali vs. Cleveland Williams

    Boxing competition

    DateNovember 14, 1966
    VenueAstrodome, Houston, Texas
    Title(s) on the lineWBC, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
    Boxer Muhammad Ali Cleveland Williams
    Nickname "The Greatest" "Big Cat"
    HometownLouisville, KentuckyGriffin, Georgia
    Pre-fight record 26–0 (21 KO) 69–5–1 (55 KO)
    Age 24 years, 9 months 33 years, 4 months
    Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
    Weight212+3⁄4 lb (97 kg)210+1⁄2 lb (95 kg)
    Style Orthodox Orthodox
    RecognitionWBC, NYSAC, and The Ring
    Heavyweight Champion    		WBA
    No. 7 Ranked Heavyweight
    Ali won via 3rd round TKO

    Muhammad Ali vs. Cleveland Williams was a professional boxing match contested on November 14, 1966, for the WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring championship.[1] Ali dominated the fight and won the bout th