Boxing champion Muhammad Ali relinquished his “slave name” of Cassius Clay and joined Islam.
Source
Mike Tyson won a technical knockout against Pinklon Thomas, winning the heavyweight boxing title.
Muhammad Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round against Ron for the heavyweight boxing title.
In the Fight of the Century, Joe Frazier triumphs over Muhammad Ali.
Nelly Saunders and Rose Harland fought in America's first public women's boxing match.
Wilfred Benítez became the youngest 3-division world champion in history at age 22 after knocking out Maurice Hope in 12 rounds.
