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Fact #99069

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When Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston in the Convention Hall, Miami Beach, Florida, USA, to become the new world heavyweight boxing champion, Sam Cooke is at the ringside, and is invited up into the ring personally by Clay to share his moment of glory.