Muhammad Ali vs. Yvon Becaus
Completed
Boxing Bout
August 26, 1960
Aug 26, 1960
W
Ali defeats Becaus
L
KO/TKO, Referee's Stoppage
Round 1 of 5
Fighter Comparison
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Nation
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Louisville
Kentucky |
Fights out of
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Charleroi
Wallonia |
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18
+7 mos, 1 week, 2 days |
Age at Fight |
24
+4 mos, 2 wks, 3 days |
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6'3"
(191cm) |
Height |
N/A
- |
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78.0"
(198cm) |
Reach |
N/A
- |
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| N/A | Gym | N/A |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: 1960 Summer Olympics: Light Heavyweight
- Date: Friday 08.26.1960
- Referee:
- Venue:
- Enclosure: Ring
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 5 of 18)
- Pro/Am: Amateur
- Weight: 179 lbs (81.0 kg)
- Ali Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Becaus Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Title on Line: Tournament Championship
- Belt Before Fight: N/A
- Sport: Boxing
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