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Muhammad Ali's 10 greatest fights

Muhammad Ali died on June 3, 2016 at the age of 74. Sports Illustrated takes a look back at the legend's 10 greatest fights.

“I won't miss boxing. Boxing will miss me.” —Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)

Muhammad Ali died on June 3, 2016 at the age of 74. As the world remembers him and his immeasurable legacy, we take a look back at his ten greatest fights. He “shook up the world” against Sonny Liston in 1964. He rumbled in the jungle with the seemingly unstoppable George Foreman in 1974. He willed himself on against Joe Frazier in that Thrilla in Manila in 1975. Even as he aged and struggled, he pushed himself forward. Here are some of the greatest moments that The Greatest gave us inside the ring.