On May 25, 1965, Muhammad Ali fought for the first time under his new name taking on Sonny Liston for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Central Maine Youth Center (or St. Dominic's Hall) in Lewiston. It ended fast, and the result was controversial, but the fight is still considered one of the most memorable sporting events to have ever take place in Maine. | NEWS CENTER Maine
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